The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 26,300
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 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 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.34 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
570 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
