The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10)
€ 18,000

€ 15,000

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5.
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.51 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
534 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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