The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (10 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 17,000

€ 20,600

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 45.6 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
1515
1760
2044
1498
1721
1897
1760 mm
Width
1721 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1515 mm
Height
1498 mm
2635
4585
2515
4129
4585 mm
Length
4129 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.49 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1590 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
115 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
154 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
154 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
11.7 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
51 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
667 mi
Range
364 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L