The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 18,100
€ 23,000
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.6
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
101.5
165.3
103.7
180.5
165.3 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.63 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
482 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
