The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI (08 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 19,300
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI is 12.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
16
Generation
CY0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
697 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
464 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
