The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 24,600
€ 22,300
€ 24,600
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 TSI BMT 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 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.6
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
103.1
167.5
103.7
180.5
167.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
