The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 15,000
€ 25,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.5
180.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.32 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
115 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
621 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
