The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 22,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.78 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
176 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
10.58 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
556 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L