The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 25,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 11.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
814 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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
