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Mitsubishi Colt vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Suzuki Jimny?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

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  • marginally lighter
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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:

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.

Mitsubishi Colt is markedly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Mitsubishi Colt offers noticeably more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Colt is a bit faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers slightly more torque with 160 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 30 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is marginally lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Colt offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,069 L, about 206 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries markedly more – 385 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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.

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Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

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

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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,053 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Suzuki
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