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Mitsubishi Colt vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,191 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Proace City Compact Van

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 Mitsubishi Colt offers marginally more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is somewhat lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,358 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries considerably more – 921 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 536 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly superior 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.

from £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
Mitsubishi Colt
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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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 Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Mitsubishi Colt
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Toyota
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