The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 24,800
€ 20,000
€ 24,800
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 11.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D 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
168.7
103.7
180.5
168.7 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.81 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
19.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.82 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
475 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
