Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2008 – 2013) vs Mitsubishi Lancer (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 235 hp. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,570 kg. At 45,212 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer is 40,998 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2008 – 2013
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 235 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 281 – 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 7.2 s | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 246 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,214 mm | 45,212 mm |
| Width | 1,758 – 1,786 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 – 2,578 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,414 kg | 1,570 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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