The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 19,800
€ 24,100
€ 19,800
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 1.6 is 15 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.67 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
