The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 21,100
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 TDI is 15 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (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 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (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 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft