2015 head-to-head · Compact Car
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer (29 MPG) costs about $1,603 a year to fuel and the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta (29 MPG) about $1,603.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Volkswagen Jetta
Side by side
| Mitsubishi Lancer | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,603 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,603 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 29 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 33 MPG | Highway | 36 MPG |
| 93 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 310 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 305 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Mitsubishi Lancer vs Volkswagen Jetta across model years
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Volkswagen Jetta
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Volkswagen Jetta has more cargo space (16 vs. 12 cu ft).
Among 52 2015 compact cars, the Mitsubishi Lancer ranks 27th and the Volkswagen Jetta 25th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. the Volkswagen Jetta per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,603 for the Mitsubishi Lancer and $1,603 for the Volkswagen Jetta.
Which has more cargo space?
The Volkswagen Jetta, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 12 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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