The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 22,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 12.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 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 OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
134 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
598 mi
Range
564 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
