The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 20,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 11.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
168.7
103.7
180.5
168.7 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.99 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
CD
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
647 mi
Range
692 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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