The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 20,000

€ 24,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 11.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
59.6
69.3
80.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.6 in
Height
56 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
169
180.5 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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