Fiat Tipo 5 Doors (1988 – 1993) vs Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors (1988 – 1992): specs compared
The Fiat Tipo 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 136 hp. The Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.4 s. The Fiat Tipo 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 207 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 950 kg.
| Specification |
Fiat
Tipo 5 Doors
1988 – 1993
|
Mitsubishi
Colt 3 Doors
1988 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1992 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 57 – 145 hp | 69 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 98 – 186 Nm | 102 – 161 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 17.8 s | 7.9 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 207 km/h | 156 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 7.2 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,960 mm | 3,950 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 950 – 1,150 kg | 930 – 1,095 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

