Opel Agila 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Despite the higher power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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`500 | 1`545 | |
| 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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