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Mitsubishi Colt

Practical compact hatchback and wagon with 450 L boot space and frugal MIVEC power.

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Toyota Vitz

The gold standard subcompact daily city fuel saver with 20.0+ km/L efficiency, Magic interior flexibility, and sub-1,000 cc duty savings.

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Honda Fit

Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated
Mitsubishi ColtToyota VitzHonda Fit
Mandai score
7/10
7/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 950,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Compact Hatchbacks
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Colt Plus 1.5 / Colt Very
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,900 mm (Colt) / 4,185 mm (Colt Plus)
3,945 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
Width
1,680 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,500 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2,510 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
315 L (Colt) / 450 L (Colt Plus)
286 L (750 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4A91 MIVEC DOHC Inline-4
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
105 hp @ 6,000 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
141 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
180 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
16.5 km/L (1.3L) / 15.2 km/L (1.5L)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.5 km/L
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.8 km/L
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
45 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
40 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
98 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Mitsubishi Colt / Colt Plus (Z20 Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / Compact Wagon
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,332 cc / 1,499 cc
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
INVECS-III CVT / 5-Speed Manual
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
Source market
Japan / Taiwan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest tax valuation bracket.
  • Colt Plus power tailgate & 450 L boot: Provides station-wagon utility at hatchback pricing.
  • High seating position: Delivers excellent urban visibility in city traffic.
  • Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
  • Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
  • Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
  • Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
  • Magic Seat versatility: Rear seat cushions flip up or fold flat to carry tall cargo and bicycles.
  • Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation bracket.
  • Exceptional e:HEV fuel efficiency: Delivers up to 28.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi city traffic.
What’s not so good
  • 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care when driving over tall estate speed bumps.
  • Firm rear suspension: Transmits bumps on corrugated gravel roads.
  • 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
  • Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.
  • 145 mm ground clearance: Requires slow navigation over steep estate speed bumps when fully loaded.
  • Third-generation DCT hybrid recall history: 2014–2016 i-DCD dual-clutch models require transmission software check.
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