The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 23,600
€ 24,200
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
167.5
103.7
180.5
167.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
797 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
