The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 26,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec is 38.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1480
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1515 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4585
2578
4199
4585 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.62 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
300 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
13.51 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
53 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
692 mi
Range
570 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L