The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,100

€ 35,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 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 GTI Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf GTI Performance
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 GTI Performance
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf GTI Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
493 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft