The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 24,000

€ 23,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.02 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
719 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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