Mitsubishi Colt 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Colt is 31 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`440 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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