Mitsubishi Lancer (2007 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2007 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 168 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf Variant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 208 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,230 kg.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer
2007 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2007 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2015 | 2007 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 9 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 170 hp | 80 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 142 – 310 Nm | 132 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 14.3 s | 8.5 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 208 km/h | 168 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 7.9 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,569 mm | 4,560 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,400 kg | 1,230 – 1,477 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.