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CUPRA Formentor vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mitsubishi Colt?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,589 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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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 CUPRA Formentor offers substantially more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers considerably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers a bit more boot space – 450 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries markedly more – 526 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is decisively 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
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Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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