Audi A4 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Lancer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 202 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
833 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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