The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec (10 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 24,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 12.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
180.5
168.4 in
Length
180.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.75 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
719 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 DI-D+ ClearTec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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