The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 19,300

€ 27,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 7.5 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 5.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
1515
1760
2044
1460
1770
1970
1760 mm
Width
1770 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1515 mm
Height
1460 mm
2635
4585
2640
4510
4585 mm
Length
4510 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.05 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
10.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.14 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
36 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
464 mi
Range
388 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L