The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 24,000
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
69.3
80.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
180.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.52 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
610 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft