The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 25,800
€ 23,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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
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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
542 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
