The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 26,600

€ 22,300

€ 26,600
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
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
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.76 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
661 mi
Range
459 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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