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Mitsubishi Colt vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Lexus RC?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

RC

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 Lexus RC offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers barely more boot space – 391 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries markedly more – 535 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt is clearly superior 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 £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 RC

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 RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 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
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Lexus
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