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Mitsubishi Colt vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or NIO ET7?

Mitsubishi Colt vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,752 £.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET7 is somewhat 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 ET7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 690 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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 clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries a bit more – 466 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Mitsubishi Colt
NIO ET7

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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Mitsubishi Colt
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
NIO
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