Mitsubishi Colt 2008 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 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 | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 16.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 35 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 260'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt and Peugeot 206 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 992 litres | |
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Peugeot 206 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 25 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`384 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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