2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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 Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi Q7 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Audi Mitsubishi
Model Q7 Eclipse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3597 cc 3835 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 354 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 67 L


 

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