The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 20,000
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec 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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
69.3
80.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
180.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.13 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
692 mi
Range
384 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft