The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 29,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.7
180.5
103.1
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.4 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
CY0
Generation
CD
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 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 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 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
719 mi
Range
675 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
