2008 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. 2010 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2010 Audi A5 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Grandis | A5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |