The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 22,700
€ 21,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6 FSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
58.7
69.3
80.5
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.7
179.9
101.4
179.3
179.9 in
Length
179.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.47 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
CY0
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
22.04 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
564 mi
Range
495 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
