The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 19,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 TFSI is 15 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 MPI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
424 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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