The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (05 - 08) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 40,600
€ 28,400
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.8 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
276 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
262 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
262 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
12.3 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
22 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
322 mi
Range
432 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
322 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
200.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
