The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 22,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is 38.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1480
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1515 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4585
2578
4199
4585 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.64 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.35 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
459 mi
Range
551 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L