The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 24,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 2.2 CD
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
657 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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