The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 19,300

€ 19,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 11.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.24 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
CY0
Generation
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
85.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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