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. 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
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.1 %

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

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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
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
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 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
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
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
212 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
1243 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