The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 19,300

€ 21,700

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 45.6 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1515
1760
2044
1498
1721
1897
1760 mm
Width
1721 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1515 mm
Height
1498 mm
2635
4585
2515
4129
4585 mm
Length
4129 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.24 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
10.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.14 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
372 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
464 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
149.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L