The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
727 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
