The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,300

€ 39,300

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 37.3 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 5.4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
1515
1760
2044
1461
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1515 mm
Height
1461 mm
2635
4585
2578
4212
4585 mm
Length
4212 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.2 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.14 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
464 mi
Range
444 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
275 L






1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L