Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2003

 
Mitsubishi Colt
2004 - 2008
Opel Corsa
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 95 HP90 HP
Torque: 125 NM125 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds12 seconds
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): 5.85.9
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.7 l/100km
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 litres44 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 810 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway930 km on highway
720 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km380'000 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: 20 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on Smart ForFourInstalled 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: noyes
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 m3.84 m
Width: 1.70 m1.65 m
Height: 1.55 m1.44 m
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 litres260 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
760 litres1060 litres
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 meters10 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 steeringHydraulic 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`4351`505
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 16001200
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Colt has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
  • fewer faults
Opel Corsa has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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