Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 53 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Colt engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Colt is 36 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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