The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 35,000
€ 22,300
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 12.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
103.4
168
103.7
180.5
168 in
Length
180.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
493 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
