The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 26,700

€ 20,000

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 13.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
55.9
70
77.4
59.6
69.3
80.5
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
59.6 in
102.4
166.8
103.7
180.5
166.8 in
Length
180.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.96 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
8V
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
797 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft








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