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Subaru Outback vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Mitsubishi Colt?

Subaru Outback vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mitsubishi Colt is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,858 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Colt

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru Outback offers moderately more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Colt is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers clearly more torque with 252 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 92 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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 clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers noticeably more boot space – 561 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries visibly more – 557 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt 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.

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Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
-
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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