Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mitsubishi Colt or Toyota Yaris fits your lifestyle better.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mitsubishi Colt has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18200 £, while the Toyota Yaris costs 21900 £. That’s a price difference of around 3695 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.20 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 Toyota Yaris has a decisively edge – offering 280 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.30 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs evident better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls convincingly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Toyota Yaris is slight lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1189 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers evident more room – 391 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Colt performs somewhat better – up to 1069 L, which is about 134 L more than the Toyota Yaris.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris evident takes the win – 525 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
The Toyota Yaris proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact hatchback that combines practicality with a sleek design, making it an appealing choice for city drivers. Its efficient engine offers a balance of performance and fuel economy, which is ideal for everyday commuting. Inside, the Colt provides a comfortable cabin with intuitive controls and ample boot space for its class.
detailsThe Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
18200 - 25000 £
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Price
21900 - 46700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
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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
87 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 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
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1189 - 1380 kg
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Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
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Length
4053 mm
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Length
3940 - 3995 mm
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Width
1798 mm
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Width
1745 - 1805 mm
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Height
1439 mm
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Height
1455 - 1500 mm
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1069 L
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Max trunk capacity
935 L
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
289 - 525 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, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
116 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
Toyota
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The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.