The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16)
€ 26,400

€ 17,000

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 13 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 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
167.5
103.7
180.5
167.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
661 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
667 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
89 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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