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Kia Ceed vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mitsubishi Colt?

Kia Ceed vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Kia Ceed

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Mitsubishi Colt

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 Mitsubishi Colt offers barely more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed delivers markedly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is only slightly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries visibly more – 490 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt is far 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
Kia Ceed
Mitsubishi Colt

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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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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Kia Ceed
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 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
1,800 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
478 - 490 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mitsubishi
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