The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 22,300

€ 21,200

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.36 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
510 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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