The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 24,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.5
180.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
564 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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
















