The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 27,000

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
69.3
80.5
58.3
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
103.7
180.5
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
3080 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %

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 dual clutch 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
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
22.32 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
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
645 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1175 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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