The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 30,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.8 ClearTec is 13.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
166.9
180.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 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 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
564 mi
Range
665 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
