Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Audi A4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 37 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 202 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 833 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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