The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 19,800
€ 20,000
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.46 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
450 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
