The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 27,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
444 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
