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Mitsubishi Colt vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • very slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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 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 barely cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,458 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

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 Corsa offers very slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers visibly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Vauxhall Corsa is marginally lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers clearly more boot space – 391 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries a bit more – 445 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa stands well ahead of its rival 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 km
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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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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