Compare performance (239 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 18200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mitsubishi Colt?
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18200 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12000 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Colt manages with 4.20 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage has a convincingly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs to a small extent better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls clearly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.
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, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly perceptible lighter – 1189 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 363 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 707 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage distinct takes the win – 580 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.
Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsThe 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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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
18200 - 25000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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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
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1189 - 1380 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4053 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1798 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1439 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1069 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.