The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 24,000

€ 33,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 3.2
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
719 mi
Range
355 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







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