Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Golf II?

1988–1992 vs 1983–1991 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm, Golf II 3,985 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Colt III (C50) 280 l, Golf II 340 l.
Lowest consumption: Colt III (C50) 5.6 l/100 km, Golf II 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: Colt III (C50) 44–100 kW, Golf II 40–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Colt III (C50) 12 items (EL), Golf II 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)1988–1992no listings	Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm	Length3,985 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight860 kg–1,050 kg	Curb weight845 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1992	Production years1983–1991
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power44–100 kW (60–136 hp)	Power40–118 kW (54–160 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 consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 GTi 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 G60
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsEL · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · EL	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GTi	Items in the top trim24 · GTI
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior5 · 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 · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
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 · 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 — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Golf II?

Length: Volkswagen Golf II 3,985 mm, Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm (a 35 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,385 mm. Boot: 340 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Golf II?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf II 5.7 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Golf II?

The strongest Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Golf II 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 G60).

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