The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 (10 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 15,000

€ 20,200

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
69.3
80.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.7
179.9
103.9
180.3
179.9 in
Length
180.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.59 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
CY0
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
115 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
114 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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25.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
25.02 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
542 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
632 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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