Audi A2 2000 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Audi A2 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A2 is 4 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 760 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A2 has 170 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The Mitsubishi Colt may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Audi A2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`525 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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