The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 17,000

€ 24,200

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.5 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1470
1755
1955
1515
1760
2044
1755 mm
Width
1760 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1470 mm
Height
1515 mm
2640
4460
2635
4585
4460 mm
Length
4585 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
14.04 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
176 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.07 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
542 mi
Range
509 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L