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Mitsubishi Colt vs Toyota Yaris – Which one offers the better deal?

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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £21,900
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Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L

Mitsubishi Colt

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.

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Toyota Yaris

The 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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Toyota Yaris
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Costs and Consumption

Price
18200 - 25000 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1189 - 1380 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4053 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1798 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1439 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1069 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mitsubishi Colt offered with different drivetrains?

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.