The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 (10 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 15,000

€ 19,700

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 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 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.23 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
115 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
25.78 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
40 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
412 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
621 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
157.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
111.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft