The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 20,800

€ 22,300

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda 3 1.6 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
69.3
80.5
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
180.3
103.7
179.9
180.3 in
Length
179.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.65 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
BL
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
534 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.6
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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