The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo Ralliart TC-SST (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,000

€ 25,800

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.0 16V Turbo is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
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 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
Curb Weight
3170 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
237 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
253 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
253 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
0 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
23 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
29 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
359 mi
Range
542 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
359 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 2.0 16V Turbo
193.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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