Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 8 cm longer 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. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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