The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (05 - 08)
€ 22,300
€ 40,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX.
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.1
69.7
77.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
101.4
179.3
103.3
176.8
179.3 in
Length
176.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.13 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
1K5/1KM
Generation
CS0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
262 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
262 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
22 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
322 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
322 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
155.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
