Compare performance (143 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
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.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,314 £.
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 Mitsubishi Colt offers considerably more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers clearly more torque with 160 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 631 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers considerably more boot space – 391 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 328 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries significantly more – 385 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 243 kg.
The Mitsubishi Colt is decisively ahead 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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The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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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
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 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 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
2
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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
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
63 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
1,388 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
142 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
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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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
40 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
6 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
2025
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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
Vauxhall
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