The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 21,500
€ 28,400
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
582 mi
Range
424 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
