The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 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 11.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
795 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
