The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 18,100

€ 19,300

€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 38.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1480
1786
2048
1515
1760
2044
1786 mm
Width
1760 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1480 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4199
2635
4585
4199 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1232 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
13.85 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.2 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
482 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
548 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L