The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec (09 - 12) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 14,800

€ 22,900

€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 ClearTec is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
59.8
66.7
74.6
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.2 in
98.4
152.8
97.2
156.5
152.8 in
Length
156.5 in
98.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
2249 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3164 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
19.62 %

General
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
94 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
92 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
23.93 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
584 mi
Range
474 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
584 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 ClearTec
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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