Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Nissan Micra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Micra, but torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 15 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
854 litres | 584 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 31 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. 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 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2000 | |
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