The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 24,100
€ 23,800
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 TDI BMT is 15 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
360 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
140 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
