Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Audi A1 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi A1, but torque is 35 NM less than Audi A1. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A1 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A1, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1032 litres | no data | |
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Audi A1 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`460 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 7600 | |
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