Mazda MAZDA3 vs Mitsubishi Mirage (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,085

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD vs Mirage ES FWD
Measure	MAZDA3	Mirage	Winner
MSRP + destination	$25,335	$18,250	Mirage
Horsepower	191 hp	78 hp	MAZDA3
Torque	186 lb-ft	74 lb-ft	MAZDA3
MPG combined	31 mpg	39 mpg	Mirage
Cargo, max	13.2 cu ft	47.0 cu ft	Mirage
Cargo, seats up	13.2 cu ft	17.1 cu ft	Mirage
Rear legroom	35.1 in	34.2 in	MAZDA3
Front legroom	42.3 in	41.7 in	MAZDA3
Length	183.5 in	151.4 in	Not scored
Width	70.5 in	65.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,124 lb	2,084 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	6.3 in	Mirage
0-60 mph	7.1 s estimate	10.5 s estimate	MAZDA3
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	Mirage

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD $24,170	Mirage RALLIART FWD $18,895	$5,275
Mirage ES FWD $16,695	MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD $24,170	$7,475

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Mirage costs $8,610 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Mirage wins.

MAZDA3 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.