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Mitsubishi Colt vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Subaru BRZ?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

BRZ

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 Subaru BRZ offers noticeably more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is markedly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru BRZ delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is only slightly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers noticeably more boot space – 391 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries only slightly more – 404 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt 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.

from £18,200
Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Subaru BRZ

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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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 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
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Subaru
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