The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 23,400
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.82 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
CY0
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
