Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 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 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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: | 21 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| 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 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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`505 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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