The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,500

€ 36,900

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D is 12.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
59.6
69.3
80.5
58
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 in
103.7
180.5
103.4
168.1
180.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.69 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
582 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft






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