The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 30,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 12.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.25 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
692 mi
Range
485 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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