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
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
€ 21,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 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 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.67 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

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
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
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

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

459 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft