The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec (10 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,000

€ 20,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
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 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.96 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
114 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
114 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
29.78 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
692 mi
Range
364 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
692 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
109.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D ClearTec
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft