Mitsubishi Colt V

Mitsubishi Colt VI
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The Mitsubishi Colt V (1996–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: CJ · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Width1,680–1,690 mm
Wheelbase2,415–2,500 mm
Performance
Top speed170–210 km/h
0–100 km/h7.8–12.5 s
Torque108–167 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older61.1% (58.1–64.0)69.2%1,057

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension47.1%41.6%
Brakes41.8%36.4%
Body, chassis and structure33.3%18.6%
Lights and electrics30.2%28.8%
Tyres30.0%31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks20.5%17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 16 versions of the Mitsubishi Colt V

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United Kingdom 16 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001–20041.3 CLASSIC · 1.3 EQUIPPE · 1.31.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2001–20041.3 CLASSIC · 1.3 EQUIPPE · 1.3 MIRAGE and 1 more trim1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2001–20041.6 EQUIPPE · 1.6 MIRAGE · 1.61.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2001–20041.6 EQUIPPE · 1.6 Equippe · 1.6 MIRAGE and 1 more trim1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
2001–20041.6 EQUIPPE · 1.6 ELEGANCE · 1.6 MIRAGE and 2 more trims1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2001–20041.6 EQUIPPE · 1.6 ELEGANCE · 1.6 MIRAGE and 2 more trims1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
2002–20031.3 Attivo · Attivo 111.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2001–20021.8 EQUIPPE GDI · 1.8 ELEGANCE GDI1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2001–20021.8 EQUIPPE GDI · 1.8 ELEGANCE GDI1.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
20021.9 Mirage1.9 LDiesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
20001.3 GL · 1.3 GLX · 1.3 Resolution1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
20001.3 GLX1.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
20001.3i · 1.3 GL · 1.3 GLX and 1 more trim1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
20001.6 GLX · 1.6 GLS1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20001.6 GLX · 1.6 GLS1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC197 g/km
20001.8 GDI GLX · 1.8 GDI GLS1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.