The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D (08 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 21,500
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.63 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
727 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
582 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
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).
129.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 DI-D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
