The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 19,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 VW Jetta 1.2 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
58.3
70
79.5
58.7
69.3
80.5
70 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.4
182.8
103.7
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
2870 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.37 %
General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
162
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.64 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
20.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
600 mi
Range
476 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
476 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
