The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,300
€ 45,300
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 12.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.4
167.8
180.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
475 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
