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Mitsubishi Colt vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Suzuki Vitara?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,409 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Vitara

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 Suzuki Vitara offers noticeably more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers clearly more torque with 307 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 147 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 marginally lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,255 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Suzuki Vitara offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,120 L, about 51 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Vitara carries only slightly more – 425 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara 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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Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 - 426 km
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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 Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Jolanta
4 Feb 2026, 09:37:41

A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 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
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,185 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,120 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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