The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 20,400
€ 24,100
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD 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 LPG.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.57 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
360 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
