The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 19,300

€ 20,500

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 4.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.1 in
103.7
180.5
106.3
175.6
180.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.5 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
CY0
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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