The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 20,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.7 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
589 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
