Skoda Fabia 2001 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 27 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 35 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 760 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Fabia has 271 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Mitsubishi Colt quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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