Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 15 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 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 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 Fiat Punto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | |
| 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 Fiat Punto 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 142 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.3 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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