Fiat Punto 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 Fiat Punto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 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 Fiat Punto 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: | 3.86 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.36 m | |
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Fiat Punto is smaller, but higher. Fiat Punto is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 830 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Punto has 57 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 Fiat Punto (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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