The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,300
€ 24,700
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.28 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
814 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
