The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 15,000

€ 21,700

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
58.7
69.3
80.5
58.3
70
79.5
69.3 in
Width
70 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.7
179.9
104.4
182.8
179.9 in
Length
182.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
CY0
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
26.64 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
600 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
601 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
108 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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