The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec (12 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 22,700

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 30.7 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.31 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
176 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.29 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
551 mi
Range
564 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
564 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 ClearTec
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L