The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 21,700

€ 22,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 is 38.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 MPI
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 MPI
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 MPI
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
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
10.35 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
589 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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