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

€ 21,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.75 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.8 T
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
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10.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.35 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
459 mi
Range
503 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L