The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 19,300
€ 29,000
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 MPI is 10.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
180.5
103.8
169.7
180.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.49 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
777 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
