The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,500
€ 19,500
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
59.6
69.3
79.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
103.7
180.5
99.9
168.4
180.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.57 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
115 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
25.78 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
667 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
667 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
