2010 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Colt and 2010 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 76 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mitsubishi Colt | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Colt | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |