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Mitsubishi Colt vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Peugeot 208?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

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  • barely more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Peugeot 208 with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

208

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 Peugeot 208 offers barely 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 Peugeot 208 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers substantially more torque with 270 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is very slightly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers barely more boot space – 391 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries slightly more – 430 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 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.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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