2009 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2009 Volkswagen T5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Lancer | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |