The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 23,100

€ 21,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 2.0 DI-D
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.69 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
589 mi
Range
582 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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