The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 18,500

€ 24,300

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 ClearTec is 11.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
79.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 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 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.53 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
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 1.6 ClearTec
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
667 mi
Range
621 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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