The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 23,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D is 12.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.98 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
633 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
111 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
