The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 22,300

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€ 22,300
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€ 25,000
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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-D 105.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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-D 105
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
CY0
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
459 mi
Range
720 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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