The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 27,500

€ 24,100

€ 27,500
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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 LPG
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.32 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
111 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).
140 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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