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Mitsubishi Colt vs Honda ZR-V comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Honda ZR-V?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Honda ZR-V: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Colt is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,895 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

ZR-V

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda ZR-V offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 155 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 markedly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda ZR-V carries slightly more – 455 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt stands out in the key areas 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
Honda ZR-V

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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Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Honda ZR-V

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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
co2
130 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,053 mm
Length
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Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Honda
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