The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5 (08 - 10)
€ 24,200
€ 15,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 12.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
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 BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
645 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
