The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 21,500
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D is 12.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
180.5 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.28 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
582 mi
Range
485 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft