The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 21,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D.
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 2.0 DI-D
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.99 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
450 mi
Range
582 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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).
129.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
