The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,100

€ 42,400

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf R
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.9
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
57.9 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 LPG
VW Golf R
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.34 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf R
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.36 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
375 mi
Range
482 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
375 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
134.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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