Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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: | 3.81 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Colt is 44 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
400 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 160 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 930 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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