The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 21,700

€ 24,200

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 is 38.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1515
1760
2044
1786 mm
Width
1760 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4199
2635
4585
4199 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
13.42 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
176 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
589 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L