2011 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2009 Audi R8

To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2009 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 Audi R8
Make Mitsubishi Audi
Model Lancer R8
Year Released 2011 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2000 cc 5204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 291 HP 518 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4496 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1811 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1481 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 75 L


 

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