The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 32,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
80.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
59.1 in
103.7
180.5
100
168.7
180.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.3 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
CY0
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
503 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
