The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 15,000
€ 23,300
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.0
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.7
180.5
103.9
175.6
180.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.0
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.0
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
450 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
