The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 21,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 11.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
169
180.5 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
495 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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