The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
€ 21,000

€ 21,100

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 15 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.19 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
375 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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