The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 19,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.8 ClearTec is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
59.6
69.3
80.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.85 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
564 mi
Range
518 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
