The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 19,300
€ 24,900
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI 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 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.2 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 MPI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.72 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.8 MPI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
633 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
