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Lexus RC vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mitsubishi Colt?

Lexus RC vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Lexus RC offers considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

RC

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.

Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is substantially lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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.

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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
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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 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
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co2
268 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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