The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 25,800

€ 19,300

€ 25,800
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 TDI ultra is 13.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 ultra
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 TDI ultra
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
8V
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRKB, CXXB
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
914 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
70 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 TDI ultra
70 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft








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