The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,000
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
103.7
180.5
167.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.85 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
692 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
70 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft