The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 24,200

€ 24,100
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
450 mi
Range
509 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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