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Hyundai Nexo vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mitsubishi Colt?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,752 £.

Colt

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 Hyundai Nexo offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo 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 Hyundai Nexo delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Nexo

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 considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 766 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries markedly 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 sits just ahead overall 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 Nexo
Mitsubishi Colt

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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 Nexo
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 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
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

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