Opel Astra 2007 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 31 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 61 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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