Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Volkswagen Golf III?

1992–1996 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Colt V (CAO) 3,950 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 40 cm difference.
Boot: Colt V (CAO) 240 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Colt V (CAO) 6.5 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Colt V (CAO) 55–103 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Colt V (CAO) 16 items (GL), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO)1992–1996no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,795 mm–3,950 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,690 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,365 mm–1,380 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm–2,415 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–240 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight940 kg–1,030 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–1996	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–103 kW (75–140 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
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 consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 1.8 GTi 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsGL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · GL	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · GLXi	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
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 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
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 · 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 Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) 3,950 mm (a 395 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,415 mm. Boot: 470 vs 240 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) uses 6.5 l/100 km (1.3 12V); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Mitsubishi Colt V (CAO) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.8 GTi 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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