The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 13)
€ 26,600

€ 20,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
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 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
1K5/1KM
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.34 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.34 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
468 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
748 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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