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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Colt 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 60 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 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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