The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 42,100
€ 22,300
€ 42,100
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. The VW Golf R is 12.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
57.7
70.8
79.8
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.4
167.8
103.7
180.5
167.8 in
Length
180.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
438 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
