Compare performance (143 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or VW Touran?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,833 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.
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 Touran offers barely 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 Touran is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers considerably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is markedly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more boot space – 834 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 443 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries noticeably more – 601 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.
The Mitsubishi Colt holds a slight edge 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.
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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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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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
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co2
136 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
4,053 mm
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Length
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Width
1,798 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Payload
590 - 601 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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Brand
VW
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