Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 10 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, but torque is 12 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 35 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 760 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Skoda Fabia has 74 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. This could mean that the Skoda Fabia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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