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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mitsubishi Colt?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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 DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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 very slightly more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is a bit faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is noticeably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers very slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 171 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries moderately more – 442 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt 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.

from £18,200
Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

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

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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