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Suzuki Swift vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (82 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 – Suzuki Swift or Mitsubishi Colt?

Suzuki Swift vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Suzuki Swift

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Swift

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Swift is very slightly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Colt costs 18,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Suzuki Swift with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 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 Mitsubishi Colt offers clearly more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Colt delivers noticeably more torque with 160 Nm compared to 112 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

Swift

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, Suzuki Swift is slightly lighter – 1,069 kg compared to 1,189 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Colt carries noticeably more – 385 kg compared to 296 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt stands well ahead of its rival 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 £18,200
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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Suzuki Swift

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Superb quality, fun to drive, and every bit of well layed out kit you'll ever need.

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Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 21,200 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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
98 - 110 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,069 - 1,145 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
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Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
282 - 296 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
82 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
112 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Suzuki Swift offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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