Hyundai i20 2009 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008

 
Hyundai i20
2009 - 2012
Mitsubishi Colt
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 126 HP109 HP
Torque: 157 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds10 seconds
Hyundai i20 engine produces 17 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.2
Hyundai i20 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i20 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres47 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway920 km on highway
Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km310'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 20 years22 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIOInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander
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.
Hyundai i20 2009 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low.

Dimensions

Length: 3.94 m3.94 m
Width: 1.71 m1.70 m
Height: 1.49 m1.55 m
Hyundai i20 and Mitsubishi Colt are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 295 litres220 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1045 litres1032 litres
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 meters10.8 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: 1`515 kgno data
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 (€): 30002600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i20 has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
Mitsubishi Colt has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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