Mazda 3 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 359 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 492 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 99 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 112 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 14.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 4.5 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 675 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 380 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 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: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-7 | 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. | |||
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): | 1`910 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 37 400 | |
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