The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 22,300
€ 35,500
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 13.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.9 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 3.2
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 3.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
459 mi
Range
396 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
