The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
€ 31,000

€ 24,000

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR is 12.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
167.6
103.7
180.5
167.6 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 DI-D+ ClearTec
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.16 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
706 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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