The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 19,300

€ 21,200

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 38.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1621
1759
1946
1760 mm
Width
1759 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1515 mm
Height
1621 mm
2635
4585
2578
4204
4585 mm
Length
4204 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1356 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.17 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.04 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.14 kg/bhp
13.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L