Compare performance (143 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Peugeot 508 SW?
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,438 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 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 Peugeot 508 SW offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 SW is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 360 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 considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 657 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 711 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 SW carries somewhat more – 454 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.
The Peugeot 508 SW 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.
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The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 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
46 - 52 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
38 - 45 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
4,778 mm
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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
1,420 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
373 - 454 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
180 - 360 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
360 - 520 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
133 - 265 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Peugeot
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