The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 18,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec is 30.7 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.55 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
300 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
13.51 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
53 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
692 mi
Range
645 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L