The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 22,700
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.8 ClearTec is 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
564 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft