The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 20,000

€ 24,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec is 14.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.4 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
428 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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