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Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Mitsubishi Colt?

Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 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 Ford Ranger offers considerably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers clearly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 537 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mitsubishi Colt is considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,216 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 604 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger stands well ahead of its rival 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Ford Ranger
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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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Ford Ranger
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mitsubishi
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