Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 750 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 26 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 26 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 950 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 150 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`435 | 1`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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