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Dacia Spring vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mitsubishi Colt?

Dacia Spring vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • noticeably more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

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

Spring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Spring is markedly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,677 £.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

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 noticeably more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers somewhat more torque with 160 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is moderately lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers visibly more boot space – 391 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries visibly more – 385 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt is barely 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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Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Dacia Spring
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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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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Dacia Spring
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
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Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mitsubishi
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