The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
€ 24,900

€ 21,100

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 MPI LPG.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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 MPI LPG
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.1 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
AU
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
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).
134.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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