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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Pickup
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
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Length
4,053 mm
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Width
1,918 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Height
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Height
1,439 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Payload
845 - 989 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
240 - 281 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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