Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 (2006 – 2009) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2005 – 2007): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.1 s. The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,385 kg against 1,440 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 51 mm longer than the Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3
2006 – 2009
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 355 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,385 kg | 1,440 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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