The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (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
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.72 %
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
22.83 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
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 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
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft