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

€ 21,900

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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
3117 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.19 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 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
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
30.86 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
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
719 mi
Range
503 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1116 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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