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Mitsubishi Colt vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or SsangYong Torres?

Mitsubishi Colt vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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SsangYong Torres

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

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers visibly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Torres is slightly faster – reaching 194 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers substantially more torque with 339 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is noticeably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers substantially more boot space – 703 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 312 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Torres offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,662 L, about 593 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries clearly more – 552 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres stands well ahead of its rival 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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Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 462 km
Mitsubishi Colt
SsangYong Torres

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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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Mitsubishi Colt
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
SsangYong
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