All Mitsubishi Colt diesel engines from 2004 onwards are turbocharged. In the petrol engine range, both turbocharged and naturally-aspirated options are available.
Output varies across the range, with the lowest being 55 Hp (1978 Mitsubishi Colt I (A150) 1.2 GL (A151A) (55 Hp); 1984 Mitsubishi Colt II (C10) 1.2 EL,GL (C15A) (55 Hp)), and the highest – 160 Hp (1988 Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 1.6 DOHC (160 Hp)).
Fuel economy varies between 4.4 l/100 km (53.46 mpg) (2004 Mitsubishi Colt VI (Z30) 1.5 12V DI-D (95 Hp) Automatic) and 9.2 l/100 km (25.57 mpg) (1988 Mitsubishi Colt III (C50) 1.6 DOHC (160 Hp)), depending on the variant.
Fuel tank capacity is either 50 l (13.21 gal) or 47 l (12.42 gal), depending on the variant.
Depending on the variant, dimensions vary between 3870 mm (152.36 in.) and 3955 mm (155.71 in.) in length, 1670 mm (65.75 in.) and 1695 mm (66.73 in.) in width, and 1365 mm (53.74 in.) and 1550 mm (61.02 in.) in height.
According to owners, Mitsubishi Colt is reliable and durable, with issues occurring only after extensive use. Those include gear changing problems and poor performance in automatic transmissions, suspension problems, decreasing brake power, difficult steering, and excessive coolant use.