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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
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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
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co2
268 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
366 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
4,710 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,845 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
1,390 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
535 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
464 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
270 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
520 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
341 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Lexus
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