The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 18,700

€ 19,300

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.38 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
634 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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