The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 23,000

€ 22,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.8 is 14.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
180.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
697 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft