The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 19,300
€ 28,700
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.05 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
583 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
