Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

1995–2003 vs 1992–1998 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Lancer VII (CK) 4,430 mm, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Lancer VII (CK) 460 l, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: Lancer VII (CK) 5.9 l/100 km, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Lancer VII (CK) 47–66 kW, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Lancer VII (CK) 19 items (GL), Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 15 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK)1995–2003 · 6 engines · GL, GLX, GLS, GLiSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK)1995–2003no listings	Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,295 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,380 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,385 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l–460 l	Trunk volume550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,170 kg	Curb weight1,050 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2003	Production years1992–1998
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines9
Power	Power47–66 kW (64–90 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.4 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsGL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · GL	Items in the base trim15 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · GLS	Items in the top trim26 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort4 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) 4,430 mm, Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 460 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Lancer VII (CK) makes 66 kW (90 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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