The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,500
€ 18,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 18 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.08 %
General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
582 mi
Range
455 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 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
