Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Citroen C3 2010

 
Mitsubishi Colt
2008 - 2012
Citroen C3
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 95 HP75 HP
Torque: 125 NM118 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds15.1 seconds
Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive.
Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.86.1
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km7.0 l/100km
The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 810 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway1000 km on highway
720 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km350'000 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 Citroen C3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 22 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on Smart ForFourInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Mitsubishi Colt 2008 1.3 engine: The Mitsubishi 4A90 is a 1.3-liter aluminum four-cylinder engine with a timing chain, used mainly in compact Mitsubishi models. It is a simple and lightweight unit designed with fuel economy in mind, but over time several characteristic weaknesses tend ...  More about Mitsubishi Colt 2008 1.3 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.94 m3.94 m
Width: 1.70 m1.73 m
Height: 1.55 m1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Colt and Citroen C3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 220 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1032 litres1000 litres
Mitsubishi Colt has 80 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 32 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.6 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4601`529
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

low
Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 28002800
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Colt has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Citroen C3 has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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