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Mitsubishi Colt vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Mitsubishi Colt vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,402 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Colt is barely faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 519 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is substantially lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 1,075 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,831 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries clearly more – 753 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
Mitsubishi Colt
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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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 ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Mitsubishi Colt
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 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
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,053 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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