The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 23,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 is 38.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1515
1760
2044
1786 mm
Width
1760 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4199
2635
4585
4199 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.78 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
176 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
570 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L