The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,200
€ 23,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.01 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
509 mi
Range
526 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
136.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
