The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 24,200
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
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
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
609 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
509 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
