The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,300
€ 24,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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.
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.03 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
21.11 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
464 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
