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

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

In terms of length, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX measures 4534 mm (178.50 in), making it 344 mm (13.54 in) (7.6 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 140 mm (5.51 in) (7.9 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX stands at 1450 mm (57.09 in), giving it an extra 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.8 %) compared to 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
4534 mm178.5 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1450 mm57.1 in
1410 mm55.5 in

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2005
1979

Production:

2005-2007 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

140 mm5.5 in
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Trunk Capacity:

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%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +199 liter+7.0 cu ft (+46.3%) - 🟒 +340 liter+12.0 cu ft (+117.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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

Roof Load:

60 kg132 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

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

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