The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 22,700
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec is 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
180.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.17 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
564 mi
Range
551 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft