The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 26,000
€ 20,000
€ 26,000
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 is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.6
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
101.5
165.3
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 DI-D ClearTec
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.63 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
1K
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
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
570 mi
Range
692 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
