Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Colt 2007 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt 2005, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt 2005. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Colt 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt 2007 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt 2005, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt 2007 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt 2005 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: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt 2007 is 6 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt 2005, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Colt 2007 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 760 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Colt 2007 has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Colt 2007 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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