The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 (10 - 11)
€ 20,100

€ 15,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.34 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
107 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft