The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 21,500
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 14.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.8 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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 GTI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.54 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
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
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
582 mi
Range
468 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1052 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft