Nissan Note 2009 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Note) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Colt) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 106 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Note engine produces 3 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, but torque is 95 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.2 | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Note consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Nissan Note over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Note gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Nissan Note 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Note 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.55 m | |
| Nissan Note is 16 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1032 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage capacity. Nissan Note has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`641 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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