The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 29,500
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %
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
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRBC, 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
236 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
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
21.82 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
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
661 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
