The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 20,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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 DI-D ClearTec
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
692 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
