1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Dimensions Comparison

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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIIIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII comes in at 4490 mm (176.77 in), giving it a 300 mm (11.81 in) (6.7 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 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 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 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 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4490 mm176.8 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”΄ -300 mm-11.8 in (-6.7%)
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Side View Left
4490 mm176.8 in 🟒 +300 mm+11.8 in (+7.2%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.9%)
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 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%)
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Preview
1450 mm57.1 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1979
2003

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
2003-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -302 mm-11.9 in (-6.7%) - πŸ”΄ -300 mm-11.8 in (-6.7%)
4490 mm176.8 in
🟒 +300 mm+11.8 in (+7.2%) - 🟒 +302 mm+11.9 in (+7.2%)

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%)
430 liter15.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -199 liter-7.0 cu ft (-31.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -635 kg-1400 lbs (-43.9%) - πŸ”΄ -426 kg-939 lbs (-32.3%)
1320-1445 kg2910-3186 lbs
🟒 +426 kg+939 lbs (+47.7%) - 🟒 +635 kg+1400 lbs (+78.4%)

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:

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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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