The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 19,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
3236 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.07 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
1K5/1KM
Generation
CY0
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.64 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
20.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
610 mi
Range
476 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
476 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 MPI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
