2006 Audi S3 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2006 Audi S3 and 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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 Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. (215 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 Audi S3.
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 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S3 | 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S3 | Montero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2120 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
