Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 13 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 310'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Jetta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 400 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 127 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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