The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 22,300
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft