The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 22,300

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€ 22,300
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€ 23,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 4.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 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
57.7
70.7
80.8
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.7 in
103.7
180.5
106.3
176
180.5 in
Length
176 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.6 %

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
459 mi
Range
566 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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