Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 38 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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