The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,000

€ 24,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 ClearTec is 10.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
169.9
180.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
CY0
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
667 mi
Range
518 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft