The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,000
€ 27,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.99 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
692 mi
Range
634 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
