The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 19,300

€ 34,600

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
58.7
69.3
80.5
55.7
70.7
77.2
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.7 in
Height
55.7 in
103.7
179.9
103.8
175.5
179.9 in
Length
175.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.21 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data