The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 CVT-Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 23,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 is 30.7 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1486
1808
2021
1515
1760
2044
1808 mm
Width
1760 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1486 mm
Height
1515 mm
2537
4278
2635
4585
4278 mm
Length
4585 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
163 kg
11.16 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
176 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
579 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
556 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L