Compare performance (158 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or Mitsubishi Colt?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Renault Clio is very slightly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,105 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Colt with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 Renault Clio offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Renault Clio is very slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Clio delivers somewhat more torque with 190 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 30 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 only slightly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,202 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Colt offers moderately more boot space – 391 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Clio offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,176 L, about 107 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries somewhat more – 463 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.
The Renault Clio 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.
The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.
detailsThe 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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Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 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
92 - 115 g/km
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
4,116 mm
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Length
4,053 mm
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Width
1,768 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Height
1,451 mm
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Height
1,439 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,094 - 1,176 L
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Payload
453 - 463 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Torque
190 Nm
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
84 - 116 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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