The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 22,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 11.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
56
69.5
78.5
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
169
103.7
180.5
169 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.22 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
570 mi
Range
564 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
