The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,100
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft