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Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mitsubishi Colt?

Honda Civic vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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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

Civic

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 Honda Civic offers markedly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is visibly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda Civic carries very slightly more – 397 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic holds a slight edge 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Honda Civic
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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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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Honda Civic
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mitsubishi
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