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 3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.5 in
103.7
180.5
103.9
177.6
180.5 in
Length
177.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
