Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 109 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 29 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 945 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 129 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 1 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`440 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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