The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 19,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 DI-D ClearTec is 30.7 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
243 kg
15.78 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
300 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
▶ REPLAY
13.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
13.51 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
692 mi
Range
579 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L