The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 22,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.4 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
833 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
