Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.9 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`920 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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