The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 15,000
€ 25,700
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.5 is 11.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.6 in
Height
56 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.27 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
422 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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

















