2011 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota iQ would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ.
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, 2011 Mitsubishi Colt (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Colt | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | iQ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 32 L |
