Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Renault Clio I?

1992–1996 vs 1990–1998 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Colt V (CAO) 3,950 mm, Clio I 3,709 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Boot: Colt V (CAO) 240 l, Clio I 265 l.
Lowest consumption: Colt V (CAO) 6.5 l/100 km, Clio I 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Colt V (CAO) 55–103 kW, Clio I 40–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Colt V (CAO) 16 items (GL), Clio I 11 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Clio I1990–1998 · 10 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)1992–1996no listings	Renault Clio I1990–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,795 mm–3,950 mm	Length3,709 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,690 mm	Width1,616 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,365 mm–1,380 mm	Height1,375 mm–1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm–2,415 mm	Wheelbase2,470 mm–2,472 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–240 l	Trunk volume265 l
Curb weight	Curb weight940 kg–1,030 kg	Curb weight825 kg–981 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank43 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–1996	Production years1990–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power55–103 kW (75–140 hp)	Power40–110 kW (54–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.3 12V	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 1.8 GTi 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Williams
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsGL · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · GL	Items in the base trim11 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · GLXi	Items in the top trim23 · Baccara
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
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 · 3
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—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 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-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
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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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Renault Clio I?

Length: Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) 3,950 mm, Renault Clio I 3,709 mm (a 241 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,472 mm. Boot: 240 vs 265 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Renault Clio I?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) uses 6.5 l/100 km (1.3 12V); the most frugal Renault Clio I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 D).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Renault Clio I?

The strongest Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V); the strongest Renault Clio I 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 Williams).

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