Mitsubishi Colt 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Colt 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 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Space Star | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| 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 Astra 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 | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller. Mitsubishi Colt is 23 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 130 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mitsubishi Colt can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Astra, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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