Opel Agila 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Opel Agila and Mitsubishi Colt have the same engine power, but Opel Agila torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 620 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: | 370'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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