2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 574 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Lancer | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |