Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Smart ForFour 2004

 
Mitsubishi Colt
2004 - 2008
Smart ForFour
2004 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 109 HP109 HP
Torque: 145 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds9.8 seconds
Mitsubishi Colt and Smart ForFour have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.26.1
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km6.8 l/100km
By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres47 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway920 km on highway
700 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 310'000 km310'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 20 years20 years

Dimensions

Length: 3.87 m3.75 m
Width: 1.70 m1.68 m
Height: 1.55 m1.45 m
Mitsubishi Colt is larger.
Mitsubishi Colt is 12 cm longer than the Smart ForFour, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 220 litres268 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
760 litres910 litres
Smart ForFour has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 48 litres less trunk space than the Smart ForFour. 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 Smart ForFour (by 150 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.3 metres more than that of the Smart ForFour.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4401`450
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Smart ForFour, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 16002000
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Colt has
  • lower price
Smart ForFour has
  • roomier boot
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