The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 22,100

€ 19,300

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 30.7 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.9 cm lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.83 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
178 NM
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
727 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
288 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1349 L