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Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or VW Tiguan?

Mitsubishi Colt vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (12 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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.

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Colt is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,416 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more boot space – 652 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 556 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is far 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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Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 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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Reviews VW Tiguan

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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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