The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo Ralliart (08 - 12)
€ 13,700

€ 19,000

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.2 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
58.5
66.2
74.8
59.8
66.7
74.6
66.2 in
Width
66.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
58.5 in
Height
59.8 in
97.2
156.3
98.4
152.8
156.3 in
Length
152.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.99 %

General
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
6R
Generation
Z30
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
103 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
508 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
429 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft







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