2008 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Colt and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (160 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colt | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
