Mazda 3 2003 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Lancer engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 17 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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