The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 22,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 MPI is 10.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
169.9
180.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
CY0
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
503 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 MPI
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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