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Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (143 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (18200 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or VW Golf?

Mitsubishi Colt

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

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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 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18200 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7033 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.20 L. The difference is about 3.10 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 VW Golf has a significantly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.30 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 96 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is minimal lighter – 1189 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers hardly perceptible more room – 391 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs somewhat better – up to 1237 L, which is about 168 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf distinct takes the win – 508 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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 Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18200 - 25000 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1189 - 1380 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4053 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1798 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1439 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1069 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Is the Mitsubishi Colt offered with different drivetrains?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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