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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mitsubishi Colt?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mitsubishi Colt is considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers moderately more boot space – 391 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries markedly more – 530 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mitsubishi
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