Hyundai i20 2009 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: | 78 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Hyundai i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | 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. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i20 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: | 3.94 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.55 m | |
| Hyundai i20 and Mitsubishi Colt are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 1032 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 13 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Hyundai i20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
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