The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,300

€ 27,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.97 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
739 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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