The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 20,100
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 1.6
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
450 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
144 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
