The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
509 mi
Range
697 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
136.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
