Mazda 3 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 359 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 492 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 4.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 269 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 277 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 14.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 9.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1425 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 520 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 27 000 | |
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