The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 22,300
€ 23,400
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.5
180.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.36 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CY0
Generation
AU
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
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
38 mpg
highway
74 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
914 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
