The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 22,300

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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-G 120
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-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
BM
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
566 mi
Range
459 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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-G 120
106.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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