Mitsubishi Colt 2005 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 53 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Mitsubishi Colt engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Smart ForFour | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 40 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 761 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 199 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Auris (by 1 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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