The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 19,300
€ 28,100
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 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 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3111 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.46 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
141 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
20.64 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
476 mi
Range
712 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
476 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
