Mitsubishi Colt 1996 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 75 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 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 | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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 Opel Corsa 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 | 3.82 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 6 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 | 1050 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 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| 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`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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