The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,100

€ 32,300

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 LPG is 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.6
180.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.54 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.36 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
32 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
375 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
375 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
134.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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