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Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Renault Clio?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Renault Clio

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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Renault Clio is marginally cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Clio

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 Renault Clio offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Clio is very slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Clio delivers slightly more torque with 190 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Mitsubishi Colt is only slightly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,202 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers a bit more boot space – 391 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Clio offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,176 L, about 107 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries moderately more – 463 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio 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.

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Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
92 - 115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,116 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,094 - 1,176 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Renault
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