The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 22,300
€ 27,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
542 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
