Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors (1996 – 2004) vs Citroën Saxo 5 doors (1996 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 90 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 176 km/h. The Citroën Saxo 5 doors uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 800 kg against 920 kg. At 3,879 mm, the Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors is 158 mm longer than the Citroën Saxo 5 doors.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Colt 3 Doors
1996 – 2004
|
Citroën
Saxo 5 doors
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2004 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 90 hp | 58 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 108 – 137 Nm | 88 – 135 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 15.8 s | 12.5 – 18.3 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 185 km/h | 158 – 176 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.3 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 920 – 950 kg | 800 – 925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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