The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 18,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 38.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.52 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
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 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1590 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
115 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
154 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
154 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
11.7 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
667 mi
Range
534 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L














