The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 20,300
€ 19,300
€ 20,300
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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.3
103.7
180.5
165.3 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
657 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
