Mazda 3 2003 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, but torque is 5 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`700 | 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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