The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 21,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D is 15.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
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
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.3
180.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.91 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
589 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
