Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engines
Mitsubishi Colt (Mirage) is a compact urban car from the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Made in 6 generations since 1962. The release was discontinued in 2012. The main modification of the Colt’s body was a hatchback, although station wagons, sedans and fastbacks were also produced. In 2012, the production of the 6th generation subcompact was resumed in a new version with the name Mitsubishi Mirage, which, by the way, was used in the domestic market for all the years of production.
The Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage was offered with 20 engines since 1978 (17 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 60 to 215 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 14 a timing belt. 6 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G67 (about 350,000 km).
Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Colt 1 (A150) 1978–1984 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G12 | 1978–1984 | 1.4 L | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | |||
| Mitsubishi Colt 2 1983–1987 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4D65 | 1983–1987 | 1.8 L R4 | 60–75 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Colt 2 (C1), Colt 3 (C5), Colt 4 (CA), Colt 5 (CJ) 1985–2003 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G15 | 1985–2003 | 1.5 L R4 | 70–110 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Colt 3 (C5), Colt 4 (CA), Colt 5 (CJ) 1987–2003 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G13 | 1987–2003 | 1.3 L R4 | 60–86 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Colt C50 1987–1992 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G61 | 1987–1992 | 1.6 L R4 | 105–160 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G67 | 1989–1992 | 1.8 L R4 | 135 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~350,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Colt 4 (CA) 1991–1996 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4D68 | 1991–1995 | 2.0 L R4 | 68–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G91 | 1991–1995 | 1.5 L R4 | 97–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G92 | 1992–1996 | 1.6 L R4 | 94–170 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5–3.8 L | ~270,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G93 | 1992–1996 | 1.8 L R4 | 110–215 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 3.5–3.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Mirage CB 1991–1994 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6A10 | 1991–1994 | 1.6 L V6 | 140 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Colt 5 (CJ) 1995–2003 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4D68 | 1995–2002 | 2.0 L R4 | 68–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G92 | 1996–2003 | 1.6 L R4 | 94–170 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5–3.8 L | ~270,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Colt 6 (Z30) 2002–2013 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G19 | 2002–2012 | 1.3 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G15T | 2004–2013 | 1.5 L R4 | 147–177 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4A91 | 2004–2013 | 1.5 L R4 | 109 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~225,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4A90 | 2004–2013 | 1.3 L R4 | 95 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~200,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 3A91 | 2004–2012 | 1.1 L R3 | 75 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~220,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Mirage 6 (A00) 2012–present | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 3A92 | 2012–present | 1.2 L R3 | 78–80 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~230,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 3A90 | 2012–present | 1.0 L R3 | 71 hp | petrol | chain | 3.2 L | ~200,000 km |
| Other Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Mercedes OM639 | 1.5 L | 68–95 hp | |||||
| Mitsubishi 4G18 | 1998–2012 | 1.6 L R4 | 98–112 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage?
Mitsubishi Colt 1 (A150) (1978–1984): Mitsubishi 4G12; Mitsubishi Colt 2 (1983–1987): Mitsubishi 4D65; Mitsubishi Colt 2 (C1), Colt 3 (C5), Colt 4 (CA), Colt 5 (CJ) (1985–2003): Mitsubishi 4G15; Mitsubishi Colt 3 (C5), Colt 4 (CA), Colt 5 (CJ) (1987–2003): Mitsubishi 4G13; Mitsubishi Colt C50 (1987–1992): Mitsubishi 4G61 and Mitsubishi 4G67; Mitsubishi Colt 4 (CA) (1991–1996): Mitsubishi 4D68, Mitsubishi 4G91, Mitsubishi 4G92 and Mitsubishi 4G93; Mitsubishi Mirage CB (1991–1994): Mitsubishi 6A10; Mitsubishi Colt 5 (CJ) (1995–2003): Mitsubishi 4D68 and Mitsubishi 4G92; Mitsubishi Colt 6 (Z30) (2002–2013): Mitsubishi 4G19, Mitsubishi 4G15T, Mitsubishi 4A91, Mitsubishi 4A90 and Mitsubishi 3A91; Mitsubishi Mirage 6 (A00) (2012–present): Mitsubishi 3A92 and Mitsubishi 3A90.
Which Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engines are: Mitsubishi 4G67 — about 350,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G93 — about 350,000 km; Mitsubishi 4D68 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 3A90 — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 3A91 — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 3A92 — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4A90 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4A91 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4D65 — 5.6 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4D68 — 5.1 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G13 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G15 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G15T — 3.7 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G18 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G19 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G61 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G67 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G91 — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G92 — 3.5–3.8 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G93 — 3.5–3.6 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6A10 — 4 L (5W-40).
Does the Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Mitsubishi 3A90, Mitsubishi 3A91, Mitsubishi 3A92, Mitsubishi 4A90 and Mitsubishi 4A91; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4D65, Mitsubishi 4D68, Mitsubishi 4G12, Mitsubishi 4G13, Mitsubishi 4G15, Mitsubishi 4G15T, Mitsubishi 4G18, Mitsubishi 4G19, Mitsubishi 4G61, Mitsubishi 4G67, Mitsubishi 4G91, Mitsubishi 4G92, Mitsubishi 4G93 and Mitsubishi 6A10. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Mitsubishi 4D65 and Mitsubishi 4D68.
Engine details
Mitsubishi 4D65
Most problems for owners are caused by oil leaks from gaskets and seals.
Mitsubishi 4G13
The most famous problem of the Orion family of engines is increased or floating engine speed at idle due to strong backlash…
Mitsubishi 4G15
The trademark problem of the Orion engine family is throttle wear, which is expressed in increased or, most often, floating idle speeds.…
Mitsubishi 4G61
Since there are no balance shafts, the main problem of the series does not threaten these engines.
Mitsubishi 4G67
The most famous problem of this unit is the breakage of the balancer shaft belt.
Mitsubishi 4D68
This diesel engine is famous for its low reliability and pesters with frequent oil leaks.
Mitsubishi 4G91
Engine modifications equipped with a carburetor are famous for frequent failures in its operation.
Mitsubishi 4G92
SOHC modification of the motor is very reliable and even if the belt breaks, it does not bend the valves.
Mitsubishi 4G93
GDi modifications are known for the frequent vagaries of the direct fuel injection system.
Mitsubishi 6A10
This engine is inconvenient to maintain due to the dense layout of the engine compartment.
Mitsubishi 4G18
Most of the complaints of car owners with such a power unit are associated with an oil burner due to the occurrence…
Mitsubishi 4G19
The oil burn of this unit begins much later than that of its counterparts in the series, but by 150,000 km thin…
Mitsubishi 3A91
In the early years there were problems with floating speeds, but everyone was treated with firmware.
Mitsubishi 4A90
Most often, on specialized forums, they complain about an oil burner, which can start with low mileage.
Mitsubishi 4A91
Reliable in general, the unit is known for its oil burner already at a run of 100,000 km.
Mitsubishi 4G15T
For a turbo engine, this unit is very reliable and does not cause very many problems.
Mitsubishi 3A90
This motor has a high compression ratio and is prone to detonation from bad fuel.
Mitsubishi 3A92
The Japanese market version of the engine has a high compression ratio and is prone to detonation.
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