The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,300
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
€ 24,100
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
167.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.34 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

 REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
16.3 lb
city
21 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
38 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
242 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft