The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 24,800

€ 19,300

€ 24,800
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 considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57.1
70.7
80.8
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.1 in
Height
59.6 in
106.3
175.6
103.7
180.5
175.6 in
Length
180.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
773 mi
Range
464 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft