Mitsubishi Colt alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mitsubishi Colt, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mitsubishi Colt and are good next research steps.

from £11,600

Mitsubishi Space Star

Price : 11,600 - 18,700 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 71 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 14.1 - 15.8 s
Model Year : 2,020 - 2,022
Max Speed : 163 - 167 km/h
Torque : 102 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Doors : 5
Model : Space Star
Modell : Space Star 1.2
CO2 Efficiency Class : C, D
Trim Level : Basis, Plus, Select, Select+, Select+ CVT, Top, Top CVT
Power kW : 52 kW
co2 : 112 - 125 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,193 cm3
Curb weight : 940 - 1,011 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 35 L
Trunk capacity : 209 - 235 L
Length : 3,845 mm
Width : 1,665 mm
Height : 1,505 mm
Brand : Mitsubishi
Max trunk capacity : 881 - 912 L
Payload : 359 - 400 kg

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Mitsubishi Space Star as a suitable alternative to Mitsubishi Colt

In the competitive subcompact segment, the Mitsubishi Colt and Mitsubishi Space Star offer unique appeals to different drivers. The Colt shines with its sporty design and responsive handling, making it an exciting choice for urban driving. Meanwhile, the Space Star prioritizes practicality and fuel efficiency, making it an excellent option for budget-conscious consumers seeking everyday reliability.

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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clearly more power
slightly more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly more trunk space
significantly cheaper
noticeably lighter

from £14,200

Mazda 2

Price : 14,200 - 21,700 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 75 - 115 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9.1 - 12.1 s
Model Year : 2023
Max Speed : 171 - 200 km/h
Torque : 143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : 2
Modell : 2 1.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 115 M Hybrid, 2 1.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 90 M Hybrid, 2 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 75, 2 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 90 M
CO2 Efficiency Class : C, D
Trim Level : Exclusive-Line, Homura Aka, Center-Line, Homura, Prime-Line, Center-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Exclusive-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura Aka SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura SKYACTIV-Drive
Power kW : 55 - 85 kW
co2 : 107 - 122 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,496 cm3
Curb weight : 1,099 - 1,120 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 44 L
Trunk capacity : 280 L
Length : 4,080 mm
Width : 1,695 mm
Height : 1,515 mm
Brand : Mazda
Max trunk capacity : 950 L
Payload : 420 - 437 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda 2

moderately more power
somewhat more efficient
markedly more trunk space
markedly cheaper
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter

from £11,000

Dacia Sandero

Price : 11,000 - 16,300 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol, LPG
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 67 - 122 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 7.2 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9.7 - 16.7 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 95 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Model : Sandero
Modell : Sandero SCe 65, Sandero TCe 100, Sandero Eco-G 120, Sandero Stepway TCe 110, Sandero Stepway Eco-G 120
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, C
Trim Level : Essential, Expression, Journey, Expression (Autogasbetrieb), Expression (Benzinbetrieb), Expression EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Expression EDC (Benzinbetrieb), Journey (Autogasbetrieb), Journey (Benzinbetrieb), Journey EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Journey EDC (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme, Essential (Autogasbetrieb), Essential (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme EDC (Benzinbetrieb)
Power kW : 49 - 90 kW
co2 : 111 - 131 g/km
Engine capacity : 999 - 1,199 cm3
Curb weight : 1,100 - 1,297 kg
Trunk capacity : 372 L
Width : 1,853 mm
Brand : Dacia
Payload : 385 - 436 kg

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Quick data check: Dacia Sandero

a bit more power
visibly more efficient
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly more trunk space
considerably cheaper
marginally lighter

from £32,600

Mercedes A Class

Price : 32,600 - 66,500 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
Electric Range : 85 km
Battery Capacity : 12.9 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.9 - 9.7 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 225 km/h
Torque : 200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : A-Klasse
Modell : A 250 e, A 180, A 180 d, A 200, A 220, A 250, A 200 d, A 220 d, A 35 AMG, A 45 S AMG
CO2 Efficiency Class : B, D, E, G
Trim Level : 8G-DCT, Advanced 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 8G-DCT, 7G-DCT, Advanced 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 7G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 7G-DCT, Special Edition 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 7G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 7G-DCT, 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Progressive Line Premium 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Special Edition 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium 4MATIC 8G-DCT, AMG-Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 8G-DCT, Special Edition 8G-DCT, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G
Power kW : 85 - 310 kW
co2 : 53 - 205 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Curb weight : 1,440 - 1,695 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 35 L
Trunk capacity : 310 - 350 L
Length : 4,428 mm
Width : 1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height : 1,423 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1,125 L
Payload : 450 - 485 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes A Class

considerably cheaper
clearly lighter
slightly more trunk space
substantially more power
clearly more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

from £17,100

Renault Clio

Price : 17,100 - 23,700 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 8.3 - 10.1 s
Model Year : 2026
Max Speed : 180 km/h
Torque : 190 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3 - 4
Doors : 5
Model : Clio
Modell : Clio TCe 115, Clio Full Hybrid E-Tech 160
CO2 Efficiency Class : C, B
Trim Level : Evolution, Evolution EDC, Techno, Techno EDC, Esprit Alpine EDC, Evolution Multi-Mode-Automatik, Techno Multi-Mode-Automatik, Esprit Alpine Multi-Mode-Automatik
Power kW : 84 - 116 kW
co2 : 92 - 115 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Curb weight : 1,202 - 1,316 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 39 - 42 L
Trunk capacity : 301 - 327 L
Length : 4,116 mm
Width : 1,768 mm
Height : 1,451 mm
Brand : Renault
Max trunk capacity : 1,094 - 1,176 L
Payload : 453 - 463 kg

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Quick data check: Renault Clio

only slightly lighter
a bit more trunk space
marginally cheaper
very slightly more power
barely more efficient
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

from £23,900

Ford Puma

Price : 23,900 - 36,300 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 125 - 168 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 404 - 417 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 7.4 - 9.8 s
Model Year : 2,025 - 2,026
Torque : 170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Model : Puma
Modell : Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid ST, Puma Gen-E
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, A
Trim Level : Titanium, Titanium PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line, ST-Line PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line X, ST-Line X PowerShift Automatik, PowerShift Automatik, BlueCruise Edition PowerShift Automatik, Premium, BlueCruise Edition
Power kW : 92 - 124 kW
co2 : 0 - 135 g/km
Engine capacity : 999 cm3
Curb weight : 1,316 - 1,563 kg
Width : 1,805 mm
Brand : Ford
Payload : 367 - 469 kg

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Ford Puma as a suitable alternative to Mitsubishi Colt

In the competitive subcompact segment, the Ford Puma stands out with its sporty design and impressive handling, making it a joy to drive on both city streets and winding country roads. In contrast, the Mitsubishi Colt offers a more practical approach, boasting spacious interiors and a reputation for reliability that appeals to budget-conscious consumers. While the Puma appeals to those seeking flair and performance, the Colt delivers solid functionality, making this comparison a matter of personal preference and lifestyle needs.

The Ford Puma is a cheeky compact crossover that blends sporty styling with city-friendly practicality, giving drivers a surprisingly fun and composed ride. With clever storage tricks and a lively personality, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want enjoyment without fuss.

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Quick data check: Ford Puma

markedly cheaper
visibly more efficient
somewhat lighter
a bit more power
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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