The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,300
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 15 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
165.5 in
Length
180.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.98 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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