Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2000 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Passat (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.5 s. The Volkswagen Passat is the lighter car, from 1,252 kg against 1,400 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Volkswagen Passat is 244 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2000 – 2003
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 101 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 6.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 179 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,460 – 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,400 kg | 1,252 – 1,749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.