The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo Ralliart (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 19,000

€ 15,300

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
59.8
66.7
74.6
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.7 in
Width
66.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
59.8 in
Height
57.6 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 1.2 TDI
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.28 %

General
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 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 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
148 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
16.91 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
35 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
429 mi
Range
736 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
429 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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