The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 22,200
€ 21,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
899 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
