Opel Agila 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 15 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Agila 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: | 3.50 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 31 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 760 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Agila has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The Mitsubishi Colt may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`325 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Agila, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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