The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 33,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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
3058 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.93 %
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
719 mi
Range
478 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
220 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
1043 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
