The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (05 - 08) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 40,600

€ 26,200

€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
57.1
69.7
77.6
58.3
70
79.5
69.7 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.3
176.8
104.4
182.8
176.8 in
Length
182.8 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.31 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
CS0
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
276 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
262 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
262 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
12.3 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
22 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
29 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
322 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
322 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
200.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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