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Mitsubishi Colt vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Kia Picanto?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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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 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.

Kia Picanto is visibly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Picanto

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 Mitsubishi Colt offers considerably more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers markedly more torque with 160 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 64 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, Kia Picanto is very slightly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers markedly more boot space – 391 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries slightly more – 385 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Mitsubishi Colt
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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