The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec (10 - 13)
€ 14,800

€ 10,000

€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
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 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
12.27 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
6R
Generation
Z30
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
74 hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
74 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
74 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
106 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
30.24 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
665 mi
Range
596 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
596 mi
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 ClearTec
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft







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