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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 15 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
63.8 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.5
103.7
180.5
165.5 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.43 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
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
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
