The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 23,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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 BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
814 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
