The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec (15 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 18,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6 ClearTec.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.3
79.9
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 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 1.6 ClearTec
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
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
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
115 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
115 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
667 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.6 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
