The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 21,500
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 3.2 is 15 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D.
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
352 mi
Range
582 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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
