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Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,935 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Trafic Transporter

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 Trafic Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 659 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 837 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter holds a solid 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.

from £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 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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The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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