The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 22,300
€ 32,800
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 is 14.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57.8
70.3
80.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.8 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.9
103.7
180.5
165.9 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.73 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1K
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
428 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
