The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,500

€ 25,800

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 ClearTec is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.6
69.3
79.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
79.9 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 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.47 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1KP
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
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
667 mi
Range
542 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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