The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,000

€ 40,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
180.5
103.4
168
180.5 in
Length
168 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.05 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
556 mi
Range
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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