The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 21,500
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
582 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft