The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 26,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
556 mi
Range
678 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
