Kia Niro vs Mitsubishi Colt – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Colt has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18200 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 10972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.20 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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 Kia Niro has a distinct edge – offering 180 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 9.30 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro pulls noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mitsubishi Colt is clearly perceptible lighter – 1189 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers somewhat more room – 451 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1445 L, which is about 376 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro slightly takes the win – 466 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

All in all, the Kia Niro shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.