The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 22,100

€ 22,300

€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
759 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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