The Comparative Analysis :

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 19,300
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 19,300
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 MPI 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 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59.6
Blueprint Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
69.3
80.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 MPI (08 - 10)
103.7
180.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.36 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
759 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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