Fiat 500 vs Mitsubishi Colt – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Colt has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18200 £, while the Fiat 500 costs 21400 £. That’s a price difference of around 3258 £.

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 has a slightly edge – offering 143 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.30 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mitsubishi Colt performs to a small extent better – reaching 174 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 pulls noticeable stronger with 220 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Mitsubishi Colt is a bit lighter – 1189 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers significantly more room – 391 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Colt performs significantly better – up to 1069 L, which is about 519 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Mitsubishi Colt evident takes the win – 385 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

All in all, the Mitsubishi Colt shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.