Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Suzuki Swift 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 7 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Ignis | |
| 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: | 3.81 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger. Mitsubishi Colt is 12 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 213 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
400 litres | 562 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has 7 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Swift (by 162 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Swift has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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