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Mitsubishi Colt vs Skoda Fabia - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (143 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (18200 £ vs 16900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Skoda Fabia?

Mitsubishi Colt

Skoda Fabia

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Skoda Fabia has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Colt manages with 4.20 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Fabia has a to a small extent edge – offering 177 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.30 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs noticeable better – reaching 228 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Fabia pulls evident stronger with 250 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Fabia is minimal lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1189 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers minimal more room – 391 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Fabia performs to a small extent better – up to 1190 L, which is about 121 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Fabia to a small extent takes the win – 437 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Fabia proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Fabia is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £16,900
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Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 L
Mitsubishi Colt
Skoda Fabia

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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Skoda Fabia
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Costs and Consumption

Price
18200 - 25000 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1189 - 1380 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4053 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1798 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1439 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1069 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mitsubishi Colt offered with different drivetrains?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.