The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 24,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 12.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.88 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
AU
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 BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
647 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
719 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
