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Hyundai i30 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mitsubishi Colt?

Hyundai i30 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mitsubishi Colt is visibly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

i30

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 slightly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers only slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt stands out in the key areas 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 £18,200
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
Hyundai i30
Mitsubishi Colt

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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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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Hyundai i30
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 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
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,795 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
445 - 485 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mitsubishi
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