The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 25,800
€ 20,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec
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 DI-D ClearTec
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.63 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
542 mi
Range
692 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
