The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 21,500
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D is 15 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
180.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.16 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
582 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft