The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 15,000
€ 18,400
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 is 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
180.5
99.9
168.4
180.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.16 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
