Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
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Highlights
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$24,650
Starting MSRP
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$18,595
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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186 hp
Horsepower
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148 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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145 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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186 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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148 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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14 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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38 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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184 in
Length, Overall
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180 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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107 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,111 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,043 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 and the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more fuel efficient than the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback with 30 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with a $18,595 starting MSRP versus a $24,650 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 has a better safety rating than the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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