The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 19,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.98 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
678 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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