The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 24,200
€ 23,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 is 11.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.6 in
103.7
180.5
99.4
168.8
180.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
509 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
509 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
136.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
