The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 21,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
226 kg
14.68 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
10.41 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
55 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
719 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L