Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Lancer has 127 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Lancer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Mitsubishi Lancer can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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