The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 17,500

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 45.6 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
1515
1760
2044
1498
1721
1897
1760 mm
Width
1721 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1515 mm
Height
1498 mm
2635
4585
2515
4129
4585 mm
Length
4129 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
283 kg
18.38 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
310 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
11.16 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
45 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
582 mi
Range
482 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L