The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,300
€ 27,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 14.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
180.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 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 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
