2012 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota iQ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota iQ would be higher. At 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota iQ (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 590 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Colt | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1450 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 32 L |
