The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 23,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.5
180.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
