The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 21,900

€ 24,200
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 is 30.7 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1486
1808
2021
1760 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1515 mm
Height
1486 mm
2635
4585
2537
4278
4585 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.96 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
176 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
10.58 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
509 mi
Range
551 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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
136.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L