The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 18,500
€ 29,900
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.6 ClearTec is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
58.7
69.3
79.9
58.3
70
79.5
69.3 in
Width
70 in
79.9 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 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.44 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
25.02 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
667 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
