The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,300
€ 26,300
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 MPI is 11.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
180.5
100
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.36 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
657 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
