The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 24,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 MPI is 13.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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
166.9
180.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.23 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
899 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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