Mazda 2 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 2 is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 220 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 2 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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