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2016 Volkswagen Jetta
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2016 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP $15,995 - $36,895
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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
MSRP $14,998 - $25,998
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
1.4 L/85 1.8 L/110 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/121
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
150 hp @ 5000 rpm 170 hp @ 4800 rpm 150 hp @ 4200 rpm 210 hp @ 5300 rpm 170 hp @ 5000 rpm
168 hp @ 6000 rpm 148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1000 rpm
167 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 145 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic 5-Speed Manual 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic 6-Speed Manual 7-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic
Sportronic Continuously Variable -inc: paddle shifters, ECO mode indicator replaces gear shift indicator Electronic CVT Transmission w/OD Electronic CVT Transmission w/OD and Sportronic Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls 5-Speed Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Hybrid
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
5.7 - 10.1 L/100 km
8.6 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.9 - 7.2 L/100 km
6.8 - 7.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.9 - 10.1 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
45.0 - 55.0 L
55.0 - 59.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
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
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
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
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
970 mm
980 - 1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,402 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
942 mm
935 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
914 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
309 - 445 L
348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,652 mm
2,634 mm
Length, Overall
4,628 - 4,656 mm
4,625 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,778 mm
1,760 mm
Height, Overall
1,438 - 1,453 mm
1,481 - 1,491 mm
Min Ground Clearance
124 - 140 mm
140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,333 - 1,529 kg
1,305 - 1,420 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P205/55HR16 P195/65HR15 P225/40HR18 P205/50HR17
P205/60HR16 P215/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P205/55HR16 P195/65HR15 P225/40HR18 P205/50HR17
P205/60HR16 P215/45HR18
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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