The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 24,200
€ 21,600
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 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.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.92 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
795 mi
Range
509 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
