Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol) | 1.4 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 - 366 HP | 75 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 - 492 NM | 126 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 - 5.7 seconds | 6.2 - 16.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 - 14.4 | 5.0 - 10.7 | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution petrol engines consumes on average 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`885 | ~ 1`861 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 1800 | |
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