The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 21,400

€ 19,300

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 14.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
55.9
69.5
77
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.9
103.7
180.5
165.9 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.93 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft