The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 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 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
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
103.7
180.5
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 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.77 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
600 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
