Mitsubishi Colt 1996 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
|
Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt and Mazda 323 have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Colt torque is 1 NM more than Mazda 323. Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
|
The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt 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: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 323 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: | 3.88 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
|
Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
|
Mazda 323 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mitsubishi Colt has
|
Mazda 323 has
| |