The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 28,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 14.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTD
59.6
69.3
80.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
57.8 in
103.7
180.5
101.5
165.9
180.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTD
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.84 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
670 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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



















