The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 19,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 10.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57.4
69.6
77.4
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.4 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
169.9
103.7
180.5
169.9 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1P
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
464 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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