The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 39,300
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 14.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.5 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.8
180.5 in
Length
165.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.72 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
582 mi
Range
444 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
