The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 22,600
€ 23,000
€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
167.5
103.7
180.5
167.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
706 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
