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Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or VW Arteon?

Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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VW Arteon

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,119 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers considerably more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

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 markedly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 418 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers noticeably more boot space – 590 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 563 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries noticeably more – 569 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is decisively ahead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Mitsubishi Colt
VW Arteon

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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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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Mitsubishi Colt
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Mitsubishi
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VW
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