The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,000
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
€ 28,200
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 2.0 TDI is 11.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
103.7
180.5
169 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
746 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft