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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption 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
96 - 119 g/km
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co2
-
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
20 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
425 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
3,000 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,500 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
1,470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
273 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
45 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
28 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
2
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
479 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Casalini
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