The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 23,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.5
180.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.07 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
556 mi
Range
797 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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