The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG CVT-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 24,100

€ 24,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CY0
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.83 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
647 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
360 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
140 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).
90.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
140 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft