The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 24,400
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
814 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
814 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
