Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Lancer torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 3. Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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