The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 29,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 14.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.8 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.9
180.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
462 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
