The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 19,300

€ 26,000

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.5
180.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CY0
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
609 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
96.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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