The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 LPG.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
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 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
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 LPG
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 LPG
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 LPG

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

▶ 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 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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).
140 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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