Compare performance (122 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (11,000 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Mitsubishi Colt?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Dacia Sandero is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,000 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,200 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
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 Mitsubishi Colt offers moderately more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 9.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Sandero delivers somewhat more torque with 200 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.
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, Dacia Sandero is very slightly lighter – 1,100 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 372 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.
When it comes to payload, the Dacia Sandero carries moderately more – 436 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.
The Mitsubishi Colt shows a few small advantages 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 Dacia Sandero is the everyman's hatchback — unpretentious, practical and brilliantly affordable, with sensible space and straightforward charm where it matters most. It won't wow in the premium lane, but for buyers who want honest, dependable transport without showroom theatrics, the Sandero is a clever, no‑nonsense pick that keeps running costs low and grin levels high.
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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Price
11,000 - 16,300 £
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
111 - 131 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,100 - 1,297 kg
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Trunk capacity
372 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
1,853 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
385 - 436 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
67 - 122 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 16.7 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
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
49 - 90 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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