The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 24,500
€ 24,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
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 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.41 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
1K5/1KM
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
579 mi
Range
502 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
502 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
