The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 22,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 MPI
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 MPI
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 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
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
795 mi
Range
459 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
