The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 19,000
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.3
180.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.63 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
482 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
140 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
140 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
