The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 29,900
€ 23,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 13.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
56.1
70
77.4
59.6
69.3
80.5
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
59.6 in
102.4
167
103.7
180.5
167 in
Length
180.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.92 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
8V
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
797 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
