2012 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Colt and 2012 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 2012 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mitsubishi Colt | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Colt | A4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |