Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

2007–2017 vs 2005–2010 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan

In short

Length: Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm, Jetta V (A5) 4,554 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Lancer X (CY) 400 l, Jetta V (A5) 527 l.
Lowest consumption: Lancer X (CY) 5.3 l/100 km, Jetta V (A5) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Lancer X (CY) 80–177 kW, Jetta V (A5) 75–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Lancer X (CY) 31 items (Inform), Jetta V (A5) 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017 · 14 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)2005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY)2007–2017no listings	Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)2005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm–4,585 mm	Length4,554 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,781 mm
Height	Height1,490 mm–1,515 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–400 l	Trunk volume527 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,585 kg	Curb weight1,290 kg–1,435 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–59 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2017	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power80–177 kW (109–241 hp)	Power75–147 kW (102–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.8 DI-D Sportback	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 Ralliart	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 TFSI 200
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed232 km/h
Trim levelsInform · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Inform	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · Instyle	Items in the top trim36 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) 4,585 mm, Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 4,554 mm (a 31 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 400 vs 527 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

The most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) uses 5.3 l/100 km (1.8 DI-D Sportback); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

The strongest Mitsubishi Lancer X (CY) makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Ralliart); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI 200).

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