The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 19,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 38.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1515
1760
2044
1621
1759
1946
1760 mm
Width
1759 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1515 mm
Height
1621 mm
2635
4585
2578
4204
4585 mm
Length
4204 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.67 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
176 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
10.58 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
556 mi
Range
450 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L























