Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 20 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 220 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 206 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`680 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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