The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 19,300

€ 20,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.55 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
464 mi
Range
257 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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