The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 15,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.2 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 1.5.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
57.9
69.1
78.9
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
78.9 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 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
657 mi
Range
582 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Environmental Impact
107 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
