2024 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mazda Mazda3

2024 Mazda
Mazda3

MSRP*: $24,170 to $35,450
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Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

2024 Mitsubishi
Mirage G4

MSRP*: $17,795 to $19,595
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MPG - City 23 - 27 MPG 35 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 37 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 78-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 78 hp
Exterior Length 183.5 in 169.5 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 65.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.3 in
Head Room Front 37.6 - 38.0 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.3 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 36.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 than the Mazda Mazda3, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mazda Mazda3 and the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 in the front seats.

Convenience
With the Mazda Mazda3 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, due to its larger tank size and better fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mazda Mazda3 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda Mazda3 is much wider than the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mazda Mazda3, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

Handling
The Mazda Mazda3 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda Mazda3 has a much more powerful engine than the Mitsubishi Mirage G4. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mazda Mazda3 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Mazda Mazda3 and the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.