Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 76 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 19 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.54 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.55 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 33 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 760 litres | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Wagon R+ has 63 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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