The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 21,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
138 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
22.69 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
564 mi
Range
551 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
564 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
