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Fiat 500 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mitsubishi Colt?

Fiat 500 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Colt

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 Mitsubishi Colt offers a bit more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers visibly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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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, Fiat 500 is only slightly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers substantially more boot space – 391 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries somewhat more – 385 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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.

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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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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 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
250 - 325 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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