The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 20,600
€ 22,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.6 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI.
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
2961 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
1K5/1KM
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
462 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
