The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 17,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 14.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
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 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
455 mi
Range
667 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
667 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
