The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 LPG
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
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 LPG
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.6 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 LPG
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 LPG

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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).
140 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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