The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 24,100

€ 22,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 LPG is 14.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 1.9 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 LPG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 LPG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
697 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
140 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).
100.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 1.9 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