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Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or VW Taigo?

Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Colt is very slightly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the VW Taigo costs 19,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,758 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Taigo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Taigo offers marginally more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Taigo delivers markedly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 90 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 barely lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,229 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Taigo offers moderately more boot space – 440 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Taigo carries somewhat more – 457 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo sits just ahead overall 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.

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Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo blends a coupe-like roofline with crossover practicality, giving it a stylish presence on the road while remaining easy to live with for everyday driving. It delivers a comfortable ride, intuitive tech and smart use of space, making it a good choice if you want SUV looks without the bulk of a larger vehicle.

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Reviews VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Taiger
25 Jun 2026, 18:04:38

Good enough for four stars, not stellar but ok for VW

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Volker
15 Jun 2026, 09:53:01

Great car for city and short-distance driving. Solid interior and chic design. Even the 95 hp version is adequately powered.

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VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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