Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A2, but torque is 1 NM less than Audi A2. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 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 | 370'000 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 Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| 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 Audi A2 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. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Colt is 4 cm longer than the Audi A2, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 235 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. 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 Audi A2 (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A2, 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`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
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