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Mazda MX-30 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,686 £.

Colt

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 Mazda MX-30 offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is marginally 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 Mitsubishi Colt is slightly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

MX-30

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 significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 660 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers moderately more boot space – 391 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda MX-30 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,155 L, about 86 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries marginally more – 402 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 holds a decisive 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.

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MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
22 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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