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Mitsubishi Colt vs Ford Ranger comparison

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?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 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.

Ranger

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 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Mitsubishi Colt
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Ranger

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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Mitsubishi Colt
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Ford
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