Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt 2005 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt 2008, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt 2008. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt 2005 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt 2005 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt 2005 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt 2005 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 | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt 2005 is 12 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Colt 2005 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1032 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Colt 2008 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt 2005 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt 2008 (by 272 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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