The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 21,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec is 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.91 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
589 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft