The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 15,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 13.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
758 mi
Range
582 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
