The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 27,200
€ 22,300
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 11.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.49 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
