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Jeep Compass vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mitsubishi Colt?

Jeep Compass vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Jeep Compass

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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

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 Jeep Compass offers noticeably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers considerably more torque with 345 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Compass

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 significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers clearly more boot space – 550 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Compass carries somewhat more – 473 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 95 - 500 km
Jeep Compass
Mitsubishi Colt

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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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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Jeep Compass
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 127 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
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,928 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
472 - 473 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mitsubishi
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