The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 20,100

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
174 kg
11.3 %

General
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CY0
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
310 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
310 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
11.16 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
582 mi
Range
633 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
582 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
288 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1349 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L