The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 35,500

€ 23,000

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.2 is 13.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
166.9
103.7
180.5
166.9 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.9 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
396 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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