Toyota Yaris 2009 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Toyota Yaris engine produces 5 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Despite the higher power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | 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 Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.52 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 9 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Yaris is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 220 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 93 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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