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Mitsubishi Colt vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Lexus LS?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Lexus LS

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

LS

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 Lexus LS offers significantly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

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.

Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 1,156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers barely more boot space – 430 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LS 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 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
Mitsubishi Colt
Lexus LS

Costs and Consumption

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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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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Lexus LS

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 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
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
5,235 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
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
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Lexus
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