The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 24,200
€ 23,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 is 13.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 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
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
33 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
509 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
