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

€ 36,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 OPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance 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 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.16 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance 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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
692 mi
Range
493 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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