The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,100
€ 22,200
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 LPG 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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.41 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
141 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
131 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
22.36 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
375 mi
Range
380 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
375 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.2 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).
170.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
134.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
