Mazda 3 2009 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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