The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 36,900
€ 19,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 GTE is 12.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf GTE
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58
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 in
Height
59.6 in
103.4
168.1
103.7
180.5
168.1 in
Length
180.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.58 %
General
VW Golf GTE
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1657 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft

















