The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
€ 32,800

€ 20,000

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 12.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
103.4
168
103.7
180.5
168 in
Length
180.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.95 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
114 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
485 mi
Range
692 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
692 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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