The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 21,500

€ 22,100

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D 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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.02 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
CY0
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
510 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
127 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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