The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 15,000
€ 29,700
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
180.5
100
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.13 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
743 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
