The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 24,200
€ 41,200
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 R is 12.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.4
167.8
103.7
180.5
167.8 in
Length
180.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
438 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 R
147.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
