The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 23,300

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec is 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.85 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
692 mi
Range
647 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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