The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 18,500

€ 26,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec is 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59.6
69.3
79.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
167.6
180.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.09 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
667 mi
Range
634 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft