2012 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Colt and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colt | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
