The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 27,300

€ 24,000
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 13 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
167.5
180.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.23 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
719 mi
Range
661 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
89 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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