The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 18,500

€ 27,800

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 11.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59.6
69.3
79.9
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.6 in
Height
56 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
169
180.5 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.04 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
667 mi
Range
665 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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