The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 25,400

€ 24,200

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 SCR is 11.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
168.7
103.7
180.5
168.7 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.47 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
57 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
799 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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