The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 24,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
58.5
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
103.7
180.5
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.72 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
22.94 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
719 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
719 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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