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Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • moderately more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-5

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 Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Colt

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 Mitsubishi Colt offers barely more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-5 delivers clearly more torque with 238 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 78 Nm more.

CX-5

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 markedly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers moderately more boot space – 466 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries noticeably more – 601 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt is clearly superior 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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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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Mazda CX-5

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Reviews Mazda CX-5

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I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 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
157 - 169 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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