The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 23,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
31 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
899 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
