Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

2002–2008 vs 2004–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm, Colt VII (Z30) 4,055 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk5 284 l, Colt VII (Z30) 220 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk5 4.4 l/100 km, Colt VII (Z30) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk5 44–110 kW, Colt VII (Z30) 50–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk5 17 items (Ambiente), Colt VII (Z30) 24 items (Inform).
On Autodrom: Fiesta Mk5 from €4,800 (1 listing); no Colt VII (Z30) is listed right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk52002–2008 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, StyleSpecifications →1 listing from €4,800 →

Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)2004–2012 · 14 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, EntrySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk52002–20081 listing · from €4,800	Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)2004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,917 mm–3,921 mm	Length3,810 mm–4,055 mm
Width	Width1,683 mm–1,685 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,417 mm–1,468 mm	Height1,457 mm–1,550 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,486 mm	Wheelbase2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume284 l	Trunk volume160 l–220 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,137 kg	Curb weight915 kg–1,200 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank47 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2008	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines14
Power	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)	Power50–110 kW (68–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.1–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDCi	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 DI-D 68
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · ST 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.5 Turbo CZT
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim24 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ghia	Items in the top trim31 · Intense
Equipment · Comfort1 · 4
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
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 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€4,800	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

Length: Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30) 4,055 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk5 3,921 mm (a 134 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,486 mm. Boot: 220 vs 284 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk5 uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDCi); the most frugal Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30) 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 DI-D 68).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk5 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk5 makes 110 kW (150 hp) (ST 2.0); the strongest Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 Turbo CZT).

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