Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| 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 Toyota Yaris 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: | 3.88 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Colt and Toyota Yaris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 286 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 66 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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