Mitsubishi Xpander 2017 vs Audi Q3 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Xpander engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Audi Q3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Xpander consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Xpander could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 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. | |||
| Audi Q3 2018 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi Q3 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mitsubishi Xpander is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Xpander and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Xpander is 1.4 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Mitsubishi Xpander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 32 000 | |
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