The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,300
€ 20,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 18 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
59.6
69.3
80.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.6 in
Height
59 in
103.7
180.5
99
162.6
180.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.26 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
CY0
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
141 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
131 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
22.83 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
364 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
459 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
