The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 18,500

€ 24,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.6 ClearTec is 13.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
59.6
69.3
79.9
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
180.5
102.4
166.8
180.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.94 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
CY0
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
667 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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