Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 310'000 km | 420'000 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 | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 950 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has 195 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| 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`465 | 1`390 | |
| 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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