The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 37,400

€ 19,300

€ 37,400
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 R is 37.3 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1461
1786
2048
1515
1760
2044
1786 mm
Width
1760 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1461 mm
Height
1515 mm
2578
4212
2635
4585
4212 mm
Length
4585 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.98 %

General
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1K
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
439 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
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 R
161.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
288 L






1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L