The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,000
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
€ 20,800
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 1.2 TSI is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
69.3
80.5
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
103.7
180.5
165.3 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.91 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft