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Mitsubishi Colt vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Toyota Corolla?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,415 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla offers somewhat more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Corolla is only slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is moderately lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more boot space – 391 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Colt offers barely more capacity – up to 1,069 L, about 17 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries moderately more – 450 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla sits just ahead overall 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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Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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