The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 26,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 is 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.77 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
570 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
