The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 39,200

€ 19,300

€ 39,200
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 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
8V
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
20.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
697 mi
Range
476 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
697 mi
476 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data