1990 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
When comparing the 1990 Volkswagen Golf's and the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the 1990 Volkswagen Golf has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1990 Volkswagen Golf's and the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the 1990 Volkswagen Golf is a better car than the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage.
1990 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1990 Volkswagen Golf loses 40 percent of its value and the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the 1990 Volkswagen Golf retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage.
1990 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Golf is 8.7 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Mirage's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Golf being ranked 4 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 9 out of 28. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Volkswagen Golf is ranked 10 and the Mitsubishi Mirage is ranked 20.
1990 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Golf is 8.2 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Mirage the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Golf a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1990 Volkswagen Golf’s base engine makes 100 horsepower, and the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage base engine makes 81 horsepower. The Golf is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. This gives the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1990 Volkswagen Golf. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1990 Volkswagen Golf has higher safety ratings than the 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.400111
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.412887
Volkswagen Golf Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.724282 / 10
Reliability:
8.172846 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.902446 / 10
Reliability:
7.907337 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volkswagen Golf Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
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20 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 26Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
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26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 28Ranking
42 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1990 Volkswagen Golf Trim Levels
GL
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels
Base, EXE Special Edition, RS, VL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
100 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
107 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
81 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
91 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
65.5 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
158 inches
Wheelbase:
97.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2238 lbs
Width:
65.7 inches
Height:
52 inches
Length:
158.7 inches
Wheelbase:
93.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available