Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Opel Agila. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 390'000 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 Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Suzuki Splash | |
| 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 | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 660 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Agila, 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`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Agila has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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