Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Toyota Corolla E90?

1988–1992 vs 1987–1992 · Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm, Corolla E90 4,300 mm — a 35 cm difference.
Boot: Colt III (C50) 280 l, Corolla E90 450 l.
Lowest consumption: Colt III (C50) 5.6 l/100 km, Corolla E90 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Colt III (C50) 44–100 kW, Corolla E90 47–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Colt III (C50) 12 items (EL), Corolla E90 8 items (XL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Toyota Corolla E901987–1992 · 7 engines · XL, GL, DX, GTiSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)1988–1992no listings	Toyota Corolla E901987–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm	Length3,970 mm–4,300 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm	Width1,655 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm	Height1,365 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume295 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight860 kg–1,050 kg	Curb weight920 kg–1,060 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1992	Production years1987–1992
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines7
Power	Power44–100 kW (60–136 hp)	Power47–92 kW (64–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.8 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 GTi 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTi
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed199 km/h
Trim levelsEL · XL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · EL	Items in the base trim8 · XL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GTi	Items in the top trim18 · GTi
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
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 · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
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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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Toyota Corolla E90?

Length: Toyota Corolla E90 4,300 mm, Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm (a 350 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,430 vs 2,385 mm. Boot: 450 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Toyota Corolla E90?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Toyota Corolla E90 5.8 l/100 km (1.8 D).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Toyota Corolla E90?

The strongest Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V); the strongest Toyota Corolla E90 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTi).

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