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Mitsubishi Colt vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Aston Martin DB12?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Colt

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 174,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 537 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers visibly more boot space – 391 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

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.

from £18,200
Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

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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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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mitsubishi
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Aston Martin
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