The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 15,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 12.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.9 in
103.7
180.5
103.8
167.8
180.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.64 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
598 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft