2011 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt.
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2011 Mitsubishi Colt | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Colt | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1332 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |