Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Honda Jazz 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 51 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Jazz gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt 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: | 3.82 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Colt is 8 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
400 litres | 1396 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 208 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 996 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Jazz, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 4000 | |
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