The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 19,300
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.1 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
670 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft