The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 22,700
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
59.6
69.3
80.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.5
180.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.11 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
CY0
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
464 mi
Range
241 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
144.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
