Compare performance (143 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Ford Ranger?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mitsubishi Colt is considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,277 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
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 Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers significantly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 537 Nm more.
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 considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,216 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 604 kg.
The Ford Ranger 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 Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 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
42 km
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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
70 - 265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,918 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
-
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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
845 - 989 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
240 - 281 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Ford
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