The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,300
€ 33,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
103.4
168
180.5 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.98 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
CY0
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
485 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
