The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 20,000

€ 29,700
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 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
55.7
70.7
77.2
58.7
69.3
80.5
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
175.5
103.7
179.9
175.5 in
Length
179.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
8V
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
22.34 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
818 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
748 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data