The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (08 - 11) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 13,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
59.8
66.7
74.6
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.8 in
Height
58.5 in
98.4
152.8
97.2
156.3
152.8 in
Length
156.3 in
98.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
2227 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3131 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
5.36 %

General
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
Z30
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
74 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
74 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
74 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
103 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
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30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
30.09 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
531 mi
Range
508 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
531 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







21.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft