2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
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2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Colt | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |