The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 19,700
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
59.6
69.3
80.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.6 in
Height
59 in
103.7
180.5
99
162.6
180.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.51 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
CY0
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
138 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
130 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
23.33 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
36 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
556 mi
Range
393 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
556 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
125 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
