The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)

€ 17,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 17,000
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000

ⓘ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 1.4 is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)
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 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)
103.7
180.5
165.3 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.51 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec

Performance

VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
667 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft