The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 23,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 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
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.5
180.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.73 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
27.84 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
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
719 mi
Range
797 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1206 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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