The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 21,500
€ 19,100
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D is 15 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
180.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.88 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
488 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
132.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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
