The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec (09 - 12) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 14,800

€ 11,600

€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
59.8
66.7
74.6
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.7 in
Width
68.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
59.8 in
Height
60.4 in
98.4
152.8
101.9
158.3
152.8 in
Length
158.3 in
98.4 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2249 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
12.46 %

General
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Z30
Generation
SD
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 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
94 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
92 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
23.93 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
47 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
584 mi
Range
675 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
584 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
94.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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