The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 19,300

€ 25,600
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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 38.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1621
1759
1946
1515
1760
2044
1759 mm
Width
1760 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1621 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4204
2635
4585
4204 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1481 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.44 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
9.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.37 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
526 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L