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Volkswagen E-Golf holds its value better — 50% five-year retention against 49% for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen E-Golf comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 49% for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4. Over the first five years the Volkswagen E-Golf loses roughly $16,076 while the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 loses about $9,147 — a gap near $-6929.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen E-Golf sheds about 10% in year one versus 11% for the Mitsubishi Mirage G4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.