The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,100
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

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 2.0 TDI is 15.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
103.7
180.5
165.3 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

 REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
134.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft