The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 (09 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 15,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
57.4
70.1
78.9
58.7
69.3
80.5
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.4
179.3
103.7
179.9
179.3 in
Length
179.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.04 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
1K5/1KM
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
542 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
601 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
