Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 vs Mazda 3 2003

 
Mitsubishi Lancer
2004 - 2007
Mazda 3
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 135 HP150 HP
Torque: 176 NM187 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds9 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km8.5 l/100km
By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 590 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway870 km on highway
580 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 520'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Lancer engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 44 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space WagonInstalled 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. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Mitsubishi Lancer engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.49 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 m
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 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data675 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 data10.3 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7501`725
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 12001200
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Lancer has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mazda 3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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