2010 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Colt | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1550 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 Highway | 5.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
