The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 24,000
€ 22,700
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 1.8 ClearTec is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
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 1.8 ClearTec
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
22.04 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
564 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
