Hyundai i20 2009 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.8 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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i20 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 6 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| 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`440 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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