Diesel and petrol · 2002–2012

Mitsubishi Colt

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mitsubishi Colt. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 5.4 L/100km: 53 mpg UK, 44 mpg US.

Mitsubishi Colt in silver
Fuel use
5.4 L/100km
2010 official
UK mpg
53 mpg
US mpg
44 mpg
On a full tank
879 km
47 L tank

What a Colt costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$15.73 per 100 km$1,730
Australia$2.41/L petrol$12.91 per 100 km$1,434
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.02 per 100 miles£1,051
United States$4.35/gal petrol$9.90 per 100 miles$1,337

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Z30, 2020–2022

Specs for the 1.5; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Z30
Built
2004-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,870 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
80 kW
Torque
140 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
47 L

Z30, 2004–2012

Specs for the 1.5; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Z30
Built
2004-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,910 mm
Width
1,694 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Wheelbase
2,499 mm
Kerb weight
1,015 kg
Boot
203 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
80 kW
Torque
140 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.5 L/100km
Fuel tank
46 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Petrol5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2011Petrol5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2010Petrol5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2009Petrol5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2008Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2007Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2006Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2005Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2004Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2003Petrol5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2002Petrol5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—

Mitsubishi Colt questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mitsubishi Colt?

The 2010 Mitsubishi Colt uses 5.4 L/100km by its official figures: 53 mpg in UK gallons and 44 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mitsubishi Colt cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,730 in New Zealand, $1,434 in Australia, £1,051 in United Kingdom, $1,337 in United States.

How far does a Mitsubishi Colt go on a full tank?

About 879 km (546 miles) from its 47 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mitsubishi Colt's boot?

203 L, for the 1.5.

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