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Mitsubishi Colt: generations and engines

The Mitsubishi Colt was built from 1978 to 2012 in 8 generations, with 55 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, coupe-convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1978–2012
Generations8
Engine versions55
Power55–160 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Coupe-convertible
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Mitsubishi Colt generations

  1. 1978–1984

    Mitsubishi Colt I (A150)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 55–105 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1984–1988

    Mitsubishi Colt II (C10)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    8 engine versions 55–125 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1988–1998

    Mitsubishi Colt III (C50)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    11 engine versions 60–160 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 1992–1996

    Mitsubishi Colt IV (CAO)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    7 engine versions 75–140 hp

    Generation specs
  5. 1996–2003

    Mitsubishi Colt V (CJO)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 75–103 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 2004–2008

    Mitsubishi Colt VI (Z30)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    15 engine versions 68–150 hp

    Generation specs
  7. 2006–2008

    Mitsubishi Colt VI (Z30) CZC

    • Coupe-convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 109–150 hp

    Engines below
  8. 2008–2012

    Mitsubishi Colt VI (Z30, facelift 2008)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 75–95 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Mitsubishi Colt engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Mitsubishi Colt I (A150)1978–1984 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 GL (A151A) (55 hp)1978–1984Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.4 GLX,GT (A152A) (70 hp)1979–1984Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.4 Turbo (A152A) (105 hp)1981–1984Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
Mitsubishi Colt II (C10)1984–1988 · 8 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 EL,GL (C15A) (55 hp)1984–1986Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.5 GLX (C12A) (75 hp)1984–1988Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 Turbo ECi (C13A) (125 hp)1984–1988Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.8 GL Diesel (C14A) (58 hp)1984–1986Diesel58 hp (43 kW)
1.5 GLX (C12A) (70 hp)1985–1988Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.2 EL,GL (C15A) (60 hp)1986–1988Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 Turbo ECi (C13A) (105 hp)1986–1988Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.8 GL Diesel (C14A) (60 hp)1986–1988Diesel60 hp (44 kW)
Mitsubishi Colt VI (Z30) CZC2006–2008 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 i 16V (109 hp)2006–2008Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)10.5 s115 mph (185 km/h)
1.5 i 16V T (150 hp)2006–2008Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)8.4 s127 mph (205 km/h)
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