The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 21,100

€ 26,300

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 MPI LPG 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 LPG
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 LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.71 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four 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 LPG
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 LPG
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.36 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
375 mi
Range
598 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
375 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
134.2 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 LPG
134.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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