The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 22,300

€ 27,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 30.7 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1515
1760
2044
1486
1808
2021
1760 mm
Width
1808 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1515 mm
Height
1486 mm
2635
4585
2537
4278
4585 mm
Length
4278 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.44 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
178 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
10.35 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
459 mi
Range
444 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L