The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 26,700
€ 23,000
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 1.8 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 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 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 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.79 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
556 mi
Range
634 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
