The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 25,200

€ 21,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.26 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
BM
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
546 mi
Range
582 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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).
129.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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