The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,300

€ 20,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.98 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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