The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 21,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.3
180.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.29 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
