Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)?

1989–1996 vs 1988–1992 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Colt III (C50) 280 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Colt III (C50) 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Colt III (C50) 44–100 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Colt III (C50) 12 items (EL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996 · 9 engines · CL, Ghia, XR2i, CSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)1988–1992 · 8 engines · EL, GL, GLi, GLXiSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)1988–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,950 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,670 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,380 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,385 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume280 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight860 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1988–1992
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines8
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power44–100 kW (60–136 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.8 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 GTi 16V
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsCL · EL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim12 · EL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim20 · GTi
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)?

Length: Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm (a 207 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,385 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 280 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 5.6 l/100 km (1.8 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 100 kW (136 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V).

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