The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo Ralliart TC-SST (09 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 36,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 is 15 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
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
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
3234 lb
Curb Weight
No data
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
237 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
253 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
253 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
23 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
697 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
359 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
193.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 16V Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
