The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 (10 - 11)
€ 27,500
€ 15,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6
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 1.6
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.29 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
