The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 32,200

€ 23,000

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 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
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 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
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
839 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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