2006 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 370 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, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
