Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Lancer torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 3. Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | 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 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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