Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Colt) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) 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: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 95 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Colt consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Beetle 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 21 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 201 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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