The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 17,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6 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 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.57 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
777 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
667 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
