The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 30,800

€ 22,300

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 13.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
46 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
739 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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