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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
MSRP $16,598 - $47,498
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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
MSRP $19,975 - $22,375
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I5
Displacement
2.0L/122
2.5L/151
Fuel System
EMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
152 hp @ 6000 rpm 291 hp @ 6500 rpm
170 hp @ - TBD - rpm
Torque
146 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
177 ft-lb @ - TBD - rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
CVT transmission w/INVEC-III Sportronic CVT Transmission w/INVEC-III 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed automatic twin clutch Sportronic shift transmission (TC-SST) w/manual mode
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Tiptronic, sport mode 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.5 - 9.7 L/100 km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 9.1 L/100 km
6.9 - 7.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 9.7 L/100 km
6.9 - 10.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 - 59.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
980 - 1,031 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,069 - 1,080 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
935 - 937 mm
978 mm
Rear Leg Room
846 - 914 mm
897 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
195 - 328 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,634 - 2,649 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,544 - 4,572 mm
4,209 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,760 - 1,811 mm
1,760 mm
Height, Overall
1,481 - 1,491 mm
1,478 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 - 147 mm
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,325 - 1,636 kg
1,349 - 1,423 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/60R16 P215/45R18 P245/40R18
205/55HR16 195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/60R16 P215/45R18 P245/40R18
205/55HR16 195/65HR15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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