The latest issue of Winding Road has what might appear to be an odd comparo, the Audi S4 up against the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR Touring. In an Australian context comparing the Audi S4 and the closest match here, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, would seem something of an odd couple. After all, before statutory charges and final taxes, the S4 kicks off at $115,000, while the Evo (with dual clutch transmission) starts at $74,390.
On paper, though, comparing the 245kW S4 with the likely nimbler 217kW Evo starts to make a lot more sense. So, would you be better off buying the Evo and pocketing a Golf GTI with the change, or pooling your resources and getting the S4? You’ll need to read the article, of course, for the full run down, but here is a teaser for you:
“Where the Audi whispers soft messages about road an environment, the Evo stands on a ladder and hollers them at you while you’re sleeping.”
Want to hear the killer punch? US pricing on these cars, as tested is US$54,075 for the S4 and US$41,710 for the Evo. That’s around $58,500 compared to $45,200 on current exchange rates. Hmm, apart from reeling in horror at the blood sucking prices we’re paying in this country, you can now see why Winding Road pitted these two cars against each other.
Before you read the article, let us know in the comments section below which car you think will come out on top.
[Source: Winding Road]
7 replies on “Winding Road: Audi S4 v Mitsubishi Evo MR Touring”
I’ve never driven the EVO, but the S4 impressed me when I drove it. Very good engine and drivetrain, which surprised me a bit. Thought it would be a backwards step from the previous model, but it isn’t. As for which wins, I would have to say the S4, but it all depends on what you want out of a car. EVOs are not for me. I feel too old for that eventhough I haven’t reached mid thirties. Says something about the demographic of this car doesn’t it?
Yes we do get raped with car prices in OZ. $54K for a S4 with all the goodies sounds sweet! 🙂
It’d have to be the evo for me. Though personally I’m in the Subaru camp, I ahve enormous respect for the Evo. It’s a pure drivers car and the benchmark for handeling.
I’m sure the Audi is a wonderful car but it’s got other priorities.
Stop crying author, price for evo x back in my country was 400k.. Exhange rate make it 150k Aussie dollar. I think the price is aus is fair. Reason being price in us is so cheap cause of the tax..
Well I’ve been put back in my place! 😛
Evo all the way.
Evo’s are fast but that’s all. Eventually you grow up and want more than those crappy plastic interiors and silly angles. S4 is a man’s car. Evo is for young nerds.