1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Dimensions Comparison

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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX comes in at 4534 mm (178.50 in), giving it a 344 mm (13.54 in) (7.6 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX stretches to 1770 mm (69.69 in), making it 140 mm (5.51 in) (7.9 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX reaches 1450 mm (57.09 in), which is 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.8 %) taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4534 mm178.5 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1770 mm69.7 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1450 mm57.1 in

1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -344 mm-13.5 in (-7.6%)
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Side View Right
4534 mm178.5 in 🟒 +344 mm+13.5 in (+8.2%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.9%)
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Preview
1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.6%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Preview
1450 mm57.1 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1979
2005

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
2005-2007 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -346 mm-13.6 in (-7.6%) - πŸ”΄ -300 mm-11.8 in (-6.7%)
4490-4534 mm176.8-178.5 in
🟒 +300 mm+11.8 in (+7.2%) - 🟒 +346 mm+13.6 in (+8.3%)

Width:

1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -160 mm-6.3 in (-9.0%) - πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.9%)
1770 mm69.7 in
🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.6%) - 🟒 +160 mm+6.3 in (+9.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.8%) - πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%)
1450 mm57.1 in
🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
140 mm5.5 in

Trunk Capacity:

629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +199 liter+7.0 cu ft (+46.3%) - 🟒 +340 liter+12.0 cu ft (+117.6%)
289-430 liter10.2-15.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -340 liter-12.0 cu ft (-54.1%) - πŸ”΄ -199 liter-7.0 cu ft (-31.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -730 kg-1609 lbs (-47.4%) - πŸ”΄ -506 kg-1116 lbs (-36.1%)
1400-1540 kg3086-3395 lbs
🟒 +506 kg+1116 lbs (+56.6%) - 🟒 +730 kg+1609 lbs (+90.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -645 kg-1422 lbs (-34.2%) - πŸ”΄ -605 kg-1334 lbs (-32.1%)
1885 kg4156 lbs
🟒 +605 kg+1334 lbs (+47.3%) - 🟒 +645 kg+1422 lbs (+52.0%)

Roof Load:

-
60 kg132 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)

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