The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (05 - 08) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 40,600
€ 22,800
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
57.1
69.7
77.6
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
103.3
176.8
101.4
179.3
176.8 in
Length
179.3 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.52 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
CS0
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
276 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
262 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
262 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.08 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
12.3 lb/hp
30.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
22 mpg
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
29 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
322 mi
Range
503 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
322 mi
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
200.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
