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Mitsubishi Colt vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Skoda Fabia?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Fabia

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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Fabia is markedly faster – 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: the Skoda Fabia delivers visibly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 90 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, Skoda Fabia is very slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers barely more boot space – 391 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Fabia offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,190 L, about 121 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries somewhat more – 437 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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.

from £17,300
Fabia

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/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Skoda Fabia

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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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

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,190 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 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

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