The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 28,400

€ 20,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is 15 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D 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
165.5
103.7
180.5
165.5 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
145 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
424 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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