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Mazda 2 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mazda 2 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly 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:

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

Mazda 2 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 somewhat more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 2 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 2 is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers very slightly more torque with 160 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

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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, Mazda 2 is barely lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers visibly more boot space – 391 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Colt offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,069 L, about 119 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries moderately more – 437 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt holds a solid overall lead 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
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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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