The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 TSI is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
103.7
180.5
165.3 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.8 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

 REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
140 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft