Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1996 – 1998) vs Audi S4 (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 265 hp. The Audi S4 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 180 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Audi S4 is 150 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1996 – 1998
|
Audi
S4
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,331 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 kg | 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.