The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 26,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 13.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 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 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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
526 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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