The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 41,500

€ 22,300

€ 41,500
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 S3 is 13.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
55.2
70
77.4
59.6
69.3
80.5
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.2 in
Height
59.6 in
102.2
167.4
103.7
180.5
167.4 in
Length
180.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %

General
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
8V
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
488 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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