The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 19,500

€ 22,300

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 12.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
167.6
103.7
180.5
167.6 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.07 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
647 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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