Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)?

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

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Colt V (CAO) 3,950 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Colt V (CAO) 240 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Colt V (CAO) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Colt V (CAO) 55–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Colt V (CAO) 16 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)1992–1996 · 4 engines · GL, GLX, GLXi, ELiSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)1992–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,795 mm–3,950 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,670 mm–1,690 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,365 mm–1,380 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,385 mm–2,415 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume220 l–240 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight940 kg–1,030 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank45 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1992–1996
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines4
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power55–103 kW (75–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.3 12V
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 1.8 GTi 16V
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsCL · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim16 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim23 · GLXi
Equipment · Comfort0 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 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 V (CAO)?

Length: Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) 3,950 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm (a 207 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,446 mm. Boot: 240 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) 6.5 l/100 km (1.3 12V).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) 103 kW (140 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V).

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