2006 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Audi A4 (330 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
