Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2007 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 359 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 492 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 159 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 212 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 1050 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 380 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 21 cm longer than the Audi A3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 45 000 | 6200 | |
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