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NIO ET7 vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or Mitsubishi Colt?

NIO ET7 vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET7

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,752 £.

Colt

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 NIO ET7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET7 is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 690 Nm more.

ET7

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 considerably lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers very slightly more boot space – 391 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries slightly more – 466 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is clearly superior 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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
NIO ET7
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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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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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
5,101 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
446 - 466 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mitsubishi
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