The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 20,300
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.3
180.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.47 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
657 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
