Mitsubishi Colt 1996 vs Seat Ibiza 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 25 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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 Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Ibiza 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. | |||
| Seat Ibiza 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Ibiza 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt and Seat Ibiza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 782 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has 10 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.5 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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