The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 27,900
€ 19,300
€ 27,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 MPS is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57.5
69.7
77.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.5 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
177.6
103.7
180.5
177.6 in
Length
180.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BL
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
388 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
