Compare performance (517 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mitsubishi Colt?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,123 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers considerably more torque with 680 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,441 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers clearly more boot space – 391 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries markedly more – 575 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
The BYD Tang comes out clearly ahead 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.
The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
64,300 £
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
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Length
4,053 mm
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Width
1,955 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Height
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Height
1,439 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Payload
575 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Torque
680 Nm
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
380 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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