The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Colt 5-door 1.5 Turbo Ralliart (08 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 19,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
61
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
61 in
Height
58.5 in
98.4
155.1
97.2
156.3
155.1 in
Length
156.3 in
98.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
148 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
17.35 lb/hp
28.66 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
55 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
35 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
429 mi
Range
651 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
429 mi
651 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).
88.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
6.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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