The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 24,200
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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-G 120 is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
59.6 in
106.3
176
103.7
180.5
176 in
Length
180.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.6 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
566 mi
Range
509 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
