The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 28,200

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %

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

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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
719 mi
Range
746 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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