The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 (10 - 11)
€ 25,600

€ 15,000

€ 25,600
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 TSI BMT is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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 1.6
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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