The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 18,400

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 is 38.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1480
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1515 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4585
2578
4199
4585 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.62 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
143 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
143 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
12.45 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
45 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
582 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L