The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 28,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 10.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
170.2
180.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
670 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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