The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 32,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
180.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.88 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
CY0
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
684 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
