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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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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
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
4,370 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Toyota
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