The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 22,300

€ 24,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.8 MPI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
CY0
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
21.11 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
450 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
464 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
144 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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