Compare performance (143 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Vauxhall Astra?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mitsubishi Colt is considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,115 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
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 Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is noticeably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries noticeably more – 502 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra 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.
detailsThe Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
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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
0 - 130 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
-
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
-
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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
438 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Vauxhall
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