The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 22,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
114 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
503 mi
Range
564 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
