The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 15,000
€ 24,000
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.26 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
26.64 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
601 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
