Audi A1 2010 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 11 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Audi A1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| 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 Audi A1 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.55 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1032 litres | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage capacity. Audi A1 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 2800 | |
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