Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is smaller. Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Lancer has 17 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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