The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 22,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.8 ClearTec is 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.14 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
564 mi
Range
610 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
