The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 27,800
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 11.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.02 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
504 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
