The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,500
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
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 2.0 DI-D
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.63 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 2.0 DI-D
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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