Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 45 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 45 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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: | 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 | 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 43 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): | 1`520 | 1`740 | |
| 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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