Compare performance (143 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (18200 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Vauxhall Corsa?
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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18200 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1458 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Colt manages with 4.20 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 Vauxhall Corsa has a barely noticeable edge – offering 156 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls evident stronger with 260 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is slight lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1189 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers clearly perceptible more room – 391 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Colt performs minimal better – up to 1069 L, which is about 27 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa slightly takes the win – 445 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
The Vauxhall Corsa 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
18200 - 25000 £
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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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
1189 - 1380 kg
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Length
4053 mm
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Length
4061 mm
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Width
1798 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
1439 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1069 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual 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
100 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.