The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 15,000
€ 17,500
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
59.6
69.3
80.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.6 in
Height
59 in
103.7
180.5
99
162.6
180.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.54 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
CY0
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
108 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
105 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
27.45 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
482 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
582 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
