The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,300
€ 35,900
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
103.4
168
180.5 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
493 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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)
36 cu ft
