The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 17,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.65 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
534 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
