The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG (09 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 21,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 11.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
59.1
71.7
79.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59.1 in
Height
59.6 in
100
168.7
103.7
180.5
168.7 in
Length
180.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.36 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
110 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
26 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
50 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
375 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
134.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
134.2 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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