The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 21,500

€ 24,000
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 1.8 T is 38.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
1480
1786
2048
1515
1760
2044
1786 mm
Width
1760 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4199
2635
4585
4199 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.68 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
310 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
570 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L