Mazda 3 BL or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

2009–2013 vs 2007–2017 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Boot: 3 BL 430 l, Lancer X (CY) 400 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km, Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BL 77–191 kW, Lancer X (CY) 80–177 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BL 25 items (Comfort), Lancer X (CY) 31 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 3 BL2009–2013 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, DirectSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017 · 14 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BL2009–2013no listings	Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,570 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,490 mm–1,515 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,635 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–430 l	Trunk volume288 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,440 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l–59 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2013	Production years2007–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power77–191 kW (105–260 hp)	Power80–177 kW (109–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 115	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.8 DI-D Sportback
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 Ralliart
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Comfort	Items in the base trim31 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim50 · Instyle
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 3 BL or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm, Mazda 3 BL 4,580 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 400 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 3 BL or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

The most frugal Mazda 3 BL uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 CD 115); the most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km (1.8 DI-D Sportback).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 3 BL or Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)?

The strongest Mazda 3 BL makes 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS); the strongest Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Ralliart).

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