The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 20,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec 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 1.6 CD.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.31 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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