Mitsubishi Colt 3 Doors

1996 – 2004 3 Doors · Hatchback Japan

Mitsubishi built the Colt 3 Doors from 1996 to 2004. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 75 to 90 hp. The lightest version weighs only 920 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1992 – 1996), peak power fell from 140 to 90 hp, and minimum weight went up by 20 kg.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1996 – 2004

Variants4

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 90 hp

0–100 km/h10.5 – 15.8 s

Top speed159 – 185 km/h

Fuel economy6.9 – 8.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.3L 4AT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	15.8 s	159	4-speed automatic
1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.5 s	170	5-speed manual
1.6L 4AT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	10.5 s	185	4-speed automatic
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	10.5 s	185	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1298 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6000 RPM75 HP @ 6000 RPM74 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM108 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 152.7 in (3879 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2083 lbs (945 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3230 lbs (1465 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1298 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6000 RPM75 HP @ 6000 RPM74 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM108 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 152.7 in (3879 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2028.2 lbs (920 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.6 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 157 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 152.7 in (3879 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2094 lbs (950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.9 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 152.7 in (3879 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.3 in (2421 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2094.4 lbs (950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Length3,879 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,359 mm

Wheelbase2,421 mm

Curb weight920 – 950 kg

Torque108 – 137 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.