2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A3 (321 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
Model | A3 | Colt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |