The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
€ 38,200

€ 24,000

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 S3 is 14 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
55.1
69.5
77
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.1 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
166.5
103.7
180.5
166.5 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %

General
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
8P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
439 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft