2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (370 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A4 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Audi Mitsubishi
Model A4 Outlander
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 213 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.5:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 59 L