The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,700

€ 18,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 38.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
188 kg
13.24 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
176 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
10.29 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
564 mi
Range
482 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L