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Mitsubishi Colt vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Kia K4?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Kia K4: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Colt is visibly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

K4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia K4 offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia K4 delivers visibly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is moderately lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers noticeably more boot space – 604 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 213 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia K4 carries moderately more – 455 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 is narrowly ahead 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 £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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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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Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 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
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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