The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,200

€ 22,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 is 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
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
103.7
180.5
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.96 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
509 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
136.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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