Audi A3 1996 vs Mitsubishi Colt 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| 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 Audi A3 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: | 4.15 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 27 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 830 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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