The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 21,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 2.0 DI-D.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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 2.0 DI-D
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.84 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
