Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 145 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
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 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi Q3 | |
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 5 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 880 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 37 400 | 18 400 | |
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