Mitsubishi Colt 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Colt consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mitsubishi Colt is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 975 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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