The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 21,100

€ 17,500

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 38.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1480
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1515 mm
Height
1480 mm
2635
4585
2578
4199
4585 mm
Length
4199 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
201 kg
14.06 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
178 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
10.14 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
375 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
375 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
134.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L