The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 24,200

€ 22,500
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 165 i-ELOOP is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
546 mi
Range
509 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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