Suzuki Splash 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Splash engine produces 9 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Splash reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Splash consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Splash could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Splash consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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 Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Suzuki Splash is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Splash is 17 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Splash is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 178 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Colt has more luggage space. Suzuki Splash has 42 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Splash is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Suzuki Splash 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`485 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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