The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 19,100
€ 19,300
€ 19,100
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 1.6 is 15 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
103.7
180.5
165.5 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
488 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.6
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
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
