The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,100
€ 25,600
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.5
180.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.41 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
526 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
