Audi vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Mitsubishi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability, safety and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality and retained value.
Audi versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Mitsubishi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mitsubishi in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Mitsubishi also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mitsubishi models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mitsubishi, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mitsubishi the overall advantage over Audi.
Audi versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Mitsubishi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Audi and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.
Audi versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Mitsubishi with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Audi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mitsubishi shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,941 - $69,475
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
$30,108 - $44,994
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Mitsubishi Outlander
$30,108 - $44,994
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$43,937 - $65,867
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,711 - $45,035
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,711 - $45,035
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
58%
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Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
51.1%
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
51.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
25 / 27 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
24 / 31 / 27
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
24 / 31 / 27
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 28 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
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Audi Q5
#3 of 9 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#8 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
#8 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 28 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#3 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mitsubishi Outlander
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#3 of 27 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#2 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
