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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison
Compare performance (132 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mitsubishi Colt?
Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences
MX-5 Roadster
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 MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
Colt
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 barely more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers very slightly more torque with 160 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 8 Nm more.
MX-5 Roadster
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is somewhat lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers significantly more boot space – 391 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries considerably more – 385 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mitsubishi Colt is decisively ahead 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
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.
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Mitsubishi Colt
The 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mitsubishi Colt
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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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
140 g/km
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,053 mm
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,439 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Torque
152 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
97 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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