The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 20,600
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 MPI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
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 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.72 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
462 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
140.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
