The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 21,500

€ 19,500

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D is 12.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.47 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
582 mi
Range
647 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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