Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1032 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Colt uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 2 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`460 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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