Compare performance (143 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or NIO ET5?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,552 £.
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 NIO ET5 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,026 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
For maximum load capacity, the NIO ET5 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,135 L, about 66 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.
When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries moderately more – 475 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The NIO ET5 is far ahead 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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NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 590 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
386 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
NIO
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