The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 24,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 MPI is 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
598 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
