The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 24,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 DI-D+ ClearTec.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
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 DI-D+ ClearTec
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.5 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
777 mi
Range
719 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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