The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 24,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 MPI is 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 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
167.6
180.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.37 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
