The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 27,600

€ 19,300

€ 27,600
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. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 38.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1621
1759
1946
1515
1760
2044
1759 mm
Width
1760 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1621 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4204
2635
4585
4204 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.12 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1KP
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
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).
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
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L