The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 23,300

€ 20,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec.
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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 DI-D ClearTec
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.69 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
450 mi
Range
692 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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