2009 Audi S4 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, both 2009 Audi S4 and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 600 kg more than 2009 Audi S4.

Because 2009 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S4 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, 2009 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi S4 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Audi Mitsubishi
Model S4 Outlander
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 63 L


 

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