The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 17,000
€ 19,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57.9
69.1
77
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.9 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
175.6
103.7
180.5
175.6 in
Length
180.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.2 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
534 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
