Mazda 3 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 366 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 190 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 221 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 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 only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 37 400 | |
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