The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 23,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.22 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.35 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
35 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
459 mi
Range
814 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L