Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1988–1992 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Colt III (C50) 280 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Colt III (C50) 5.6 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Colt III (C50) 44–100 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Colt III (C50) 12 items (EL), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)1988–1992no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight860 kg–1,050 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1988–1992	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines5
Power	Power44–100 kW (60–136 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 GTi 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsEL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · EL	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GTi	Items in the top trim16 · GT
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 System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
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 Polo II (86C)?

Length: Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 3,950 mm, Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm (a 225 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,385 vs 2,335 mm. Boot: 280 vs 215 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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