The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 14,300
€ 15,500
€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.3 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3153 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
12.27 %
General
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Z30
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
92 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
23.81 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
487 mi
Range
665 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
487 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
113.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
