The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 22,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 ClearTec.
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
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 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
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
138 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
503 mi
Range
564 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 ClearTec
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
