Car comparison

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 TvsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII

2.0 T

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2001-2003
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002

Comparison overview

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 TAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
280hp209kW
310hp231kW
Torque
383Nm282lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight-
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
505km314mi
Calculated
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,455mm175in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume-
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 TAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 TAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
280 hp
209 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has 30 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T6.1 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
505 km
314 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
698 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 T
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMitsubishiLancer Evolution VII2.0 TAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
505 km
314 mi
698 km
434 mi
Trunk score
-
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 TAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII 2.0 T

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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