The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 26,800

€ 22,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 12.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
168
103.7
180.5
168 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
16.7 lb
city
21 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
38 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
293 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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