Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 280 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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