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Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Renault Austral?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Colt is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Austral

Engine and Performance:

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 Renault Austral offers only slightly more power – delivering 148 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Austral 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, Mitsubishi Colt is visibly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers markedly more boot space – 555 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries slightly more – 455 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt 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.

from £18,200
Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Renault
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