The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 19,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 MPI.
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.28 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
450 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
