Mitsubishi Colt 1996 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Colt) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 62 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is larger, but lower. Mitsubishi Colt is 4 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Colt has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Colt uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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