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Mitsubishi Colt vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Casalini 550?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Casalini 550 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,131 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Colt is considerably faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 129 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers considerably more torque with 160 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 132 Nm more.

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, Casalini 550 is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 764 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers significantly more boot space – 391 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries markedly more – 385 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

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 Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Casalini 550

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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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Casalini 550

The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Casalini
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