Practical consumption: that’s how economical the Mitsubishi Colt was

The new Colt will be available, just like the Clio, with a hybrid powertrain. This turns out to be quite economical not only on paper, but also in practice. It will not surprise you that the previous Colt had traditional powertrains. The only three-cylinder was the 1.1 with 75 hp, the 95 hp 1.3 ‘just’ had four cylinders. The 1.5 kicked it up to 109 hp and there was even a 1.5 Turbo – supplied as Ralliart in recent years – that brought 150 hp to the street. In addition, there was a 1.5 diesel, which was discontinued after the 2008 facelift.

Consumption Mitsubishi Colt 1.3

The Mitsubishi Colt dates from the time when it was still possible to make do with the entry-level engine. In the AutoWeek Consumption Monitor we mainly see the 1.3 four-cylinder, of which 19 users have entered their fuel receipts. The result: an average consumption of 1 to 15.8 (6.4 l/100 km). The most economical Colt 1.3 is one after the facelift, with which the owner drove more than 96,000 kilometers with a consumption of 1 to 18.1 (5.5 l / 100 km). At the bottom of the spectrum is a three-door Colt CZ3, which the owner drove 10,000 kilometers in less than a year. The usage? Exactly 1 in 14 (7.1 l/100 km).

We do not have enough data from other engines to derive a realistic average. Nevertheless, we take a look at the four Colt Turbo drivers, who jointly score 1 in 11.8 (8.5 l / 100 km). Quite a difference with the modern, 140 hp hybrid Cli… eeh. Colt. Now the ‘old’ Colt 1.3 is not a drunk either, but you have to see it in perspective. It is clear, however, that modern petrol engines use the expensive juice more sparingly. For example, the Hyundai i20 1.2 ‘does’ 1 in 17, the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI is considerably more economical.