The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 24,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 MPI is 10.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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