The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo Ralliart (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 19,000
€ 19,100
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.5 Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
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 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.57 %
General
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
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 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
16.91 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
429 mi
Range
665 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
429 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.5 Turbo
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
