The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 26,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.8 is 13.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
80.5 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 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.26 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
556 mi
Range
797 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
80.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
