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 18 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.31 %

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
138 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
24.6 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 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 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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft