Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Corsa 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi Colt 2004 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 2004 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 3 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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