The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 24,100

€ 28,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.6 in
Height
56.1 in
103.7
180.5
103.8
169.8
180.5 in
Length
169.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.57 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
108 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 LPG
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
797 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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
10.8 cu ft






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