The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,000
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
€ 25,000
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 1.4 TSI is 38.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1515
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
1760
2044
1786 mm
Width
1760 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
2635
4585
4199 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.62 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
300 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
55 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
288 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L