The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo Ralliart TC-SST (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 36,000
€ 21,900
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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. 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 1.6
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 1.6
No data
Curb Weight
3117 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
237 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
253 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
253 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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No data
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
0 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
23 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
29 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
359 mi
Range
503 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
359 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
193.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
